headstone

/ˈhɛdstoʊn/noun
Middle School
1

A gravestone, a grave marker: a monument traditionally made of stone placed at the head of a grave.

2

The cornerstone or principal stone of a building.

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