cutting

/ˈkʌtɪŋ/noun
High School
1

The action of the verb to cut.

2

A section removed from a larger whole.

3

A newspaper clipping.

4

A leaf, stem, branch, or root removed from a plant and cultivated to grow a new plant.

5

An abridged selection of written work, often intended for performance.

6

An open passage at a level lower than the surrounding terrain, dug for a canal, railway, or road to go through.

7

The editing of film or other recordings.

8

The process of bringing metals to a desired shape by chipping away the unwanted material.

9

The act of cutting one's own skin as a symptom of a mental disorder; self-harm.

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