carat
/ˈkæ.ɹət/noun
High School
1
A metric unit of mass equal to exactly 200 mg, chiefly used for measuring precious stones and pearls.
2
Any of several small units of mass used for measuring precious stones and pearls, equivalent to 189–212 mg.
3
A 24-point scale used to measure the purity of gold.
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