billow
/ˈbɪloʊ/noun
Middle School
1
A large wave, swell, surge, or undulating mass of something, such as water, smoke, fabric or sound
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