discus
/ˈdɪs.kəs/noun
Middle School
1
A round plate-like object that is thrown for sport.
2
The athletics event of discus throw.
3
A discus fish (genus Symphysodon)
4
A chakram.
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
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