compactor

/kɑmˈpæktɚ/noun

Middle School

A machine that reduces the bulk of waste or other material by compaction.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

actor tractor akhtar factor reactor detractor refractor schachter lacter pachter

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”)

cab cac cad cai cal cam can cao cap car

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

abt abu aca ack act add ads adz aft ahn

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

map mph pom ppm cemp gump kamp kpmg kump lump

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