format

/ˈfɔː(ɹ).mæt/noun
Middle School
1

The layout of a publication or document.

2

The form of presentation of something.

3

The type of programming that a radio station broadcasts; such as a certain genre of music, news, sports, talk, etc.

4

A file type.

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