garter

/ˈɡɑːtə/noun
Middle School
1

A band worn around the leg to hold up a sock or stocking.

2

A bendlet.

3

An elastic band encircling any article of clothing.

4

One of a set of tapes stretched out horizontally for acrobats and equestrians to leap over as part of a circus act or display of skill.

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

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