backup

/ˈbækˌʌp/noun
Middle School
1

A reserve or substitute.

2

A copy of a file or record, stored separately from the original, that can be used to recover the original if it is damaged or destroyed.

3

An accumulation of material caused by a (partial) obstruction or (complete) blockage of the flow or movement of the material, or an accumulation of material that causes an overflow due to the flow being greater than the maximum possible flow.

4

Reinforcements.

5

Any support or extra help.

6

Accompaniment.

7

Corroboration.

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