graffiti

/ɡɹəˈfiː.ti/noun
Middle School
1

Drawings or words drawn on a surface in a public place, usually made without authorization.

2

Informal inscriptions, figure drawings, etc., as opposed to official inscriptions.

Thesaurus

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