hoedown
/ˈhoʊdaʊn/noun
Middle School
1
A type of American folk or square dance.
2
The type of music typically played for such a dance
3
A gathering at which such dances take place.
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