herald
/ˈhɛɹ.əld/noun
Middle School
1
A messenger, especially one bringing important news.
2
A harbinger, giving signs of things to come.
3
An official whose speciality is heraldry, especially one between the ranks of pursuivant and king-of-arms
4
A moth of the species Scoliopteryx libatrix.
5
A handbill consisting of an advertisement.
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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