fortune

/ˈfɔːt͡ʃuːn/noun
Middle School
1

Destiny, especially favorable.

2

A prediction or set of predictions about a person's future provided by a fortune teller.

3

A small slip of paper with wise or vaguely prophetic words printed on it, baked into a fortune cookie.

4

The arrival of something in a sudden or unexpected manner; chance; accident.

5

Good luck.

6

One's wealth; the amount of money one has, especially if it is vast.

7

A large amount of money.

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