ditty
/ˈdɪti/noun
Middle School
1
A short, simple verse or song.
2
A saying or utterance, especially one that is short and frequently repeated.
3
Ellipsis of ditty bag.
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