Shawshank

verb
High School
1

To escape, especially by tunneling out or without warning.

2

To punish (someone) for something that they did not do.

3

To accomplish something by doing a little bit at a time over a long period of time.

4

To rape (a man, by a man) as an act of dominance and bullying.

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