witty

/ˈwɪti/adj
Middle School
1

Clever; amusingly ingenious.

2

Full of wit.

3

Quick of mind; insightful; in possession of wits.

4

Wise, having good judgement.

5

Possessing a strong intellect or intellectual capacity; intelligent, skilful, ingenious.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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