ambush
/ˈæm.bʊʃ/noun
Middle School
1
The act of concealing oneself and lying in wait to attack or kill by surprise.
2
An attack launched from a concealed position.
3
The concealed position or state from which a surprise attack is launched.
4
The troops posted in a concealed place, for attacking by surprise; those who lie in wait.
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