hulk

/hʌlk/noun
Middle School
1

A large ship used for transportation; (more generally) a large ship that is difficult to manoeuvre.

2

A non-functional but floating ship, usually stripped of equipment and rigging, and often put to other uses such as accommodation or storage.

3

A large structure with a dominating presence.

4

A big (and possibly clumsy) person.

5

An excessively muscled person.

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

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