casing

/ˈkeɪsɪŋ/noun
Middle School
1

That which encloses or encases.

2

The decorative trim around a door or window.

3

A metal pipe used to line the borehole of a well.

4

The state of letter case across a whole phrase or whole lines of text; the collective state/arrangement of uppercase and lowercase letters.

5

A tire.

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

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