backing

/ˈbæk.ɪŋ(ɡ)/noun
High School
1

Support, especially financial.

2

A liner or other material added behind or underneath.

3

A backdrop.

4

Musicians and vocalists who support the main performer.

5

The mounting of a horse or other animal.

6

The action of putting something back; a switching into reverse.

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