hallmark
/ˈhɔːlmɑːk/noun
Middle School
1
A distinguishing characteristic.
2
An official marking made by a trusted party, usually an assay office, on items made of precious metals.
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