hovercraft

/ˈhɒv.ə.kɹɑːft/noun
Middle School
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A vehicle supported on a cushion of air, able to traverse many different types of terrain and travel over water, used for transport.

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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