boulder

/ˈbəʊl.də(ɹ)/noun
High School
1

A large mass of stone detached from the surrounding land.

2

A particle greater than 256 mm in diameter, following the Wentworth scale

3

A large marble, in children's games.

4

A session of bouldering; involvement in bouldering.

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