contractor

/ˈkɒnˌtɹæk.tə(ɹ)/noun
Middle School
1

A person or company that builds or improves buildings or structures.

2

A person or company that performs specific tasks like electrical or plumbing work in construction projects.

3

A person or company hired to maintain existing facilities like air conditioning systems, groundskeeping, etc.

4

A person hired to do a job on a business contract, as opposed to a permanent employee.

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