castor
/ˈkɑːs.tə/noun
Middle School
1
A hat made from the fur of the beaver.
2
A heavy quality of broadcloth for overcoats.
3
Castoreum (bitter exudate of mature beavers).
4
Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Ariadne, of Africa and Asia.
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