derailment
noun
Middle School
1
The action of a locomotive or train leaving the rails along which it runs.
2
An instance of diverting a conversation or debate from its original topic.
3
An instance of thwarting or frustrating something.
4
A pattern of discourse (in speech or writing) that is a sequence of unrelated or only remotely related ideas.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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