blanket

/ˈblæŋkɪt/noun
Early Childhood
1

A heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually large and woollen, used for warmth while sleeping or resting.

2

A covering layer of anything.

3

A thick rubber mat used in the offset printing process to transfer ink from the plate to the paper being printed.

4

A streak or layer of blubber in whales.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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