booty

/ˈbuːti/noun
Middle School
1

A form of prize which, when a ship was captured at sea, could be distributed at once.

2

Plunder taken from an enemy in time of war, or seized by piracy.

3

Something that has been stolen or illegally, mischievously, or greedily obtained from elsewhere.

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