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.

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