headway
/ˈhɛdweɪ/noun
Middle School
1
A movement ahead or forward.
2
Forward motion, or its rate.
3
The interval of time or distance between the fronts of two vehicles (e.g. buses) moving in succession in the same direction, especially along the same pre-determined route.
4
Progress toward a goal.
5
The clearance beneath an object, such as an arch, ceiling or bridge; headroom.
6
A crossheading.
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