cornerstone
noun
Middle School
1
A stone forming the base at the corner of a building.
2
Such a stone used ceremonially, often inscribed with the architect's and owner's names, dates and other details.
3
That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.
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