choking

/ˈtʃəʊkɪŋ/noun
High School
1

The process in which a person's airway becomes blocked, resulting in asphyxia in cases that are not treated promptly.

2

The act of coughing when a person finds it difficult to breathe.

3

The act of trying to kill a person by strangulation.

4

The result of something being choked.

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