gossamer

/ˈɡɒ.sə.mə/noun
High School
1

A fine film made up of cobwebs, seen floating in the air or caught on bushes, etc.

2

A soft, sheer fabric.

3

Anything delicate, light and flimsy.

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