hunker

/ˈhʌŋkə/verb
Middle School
1

To crouch or squat close to the ground or lie down

2

To apply oneself to a task

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

bunkerdunkerjunkeryunkerzunkerbrunkerclunkerplunkerspelunkeryounker

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”)

hadhahhalhamhanhaohaphaqharhas

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

bubbucbudbugbumbunbusbutcubcum

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

hanghankhenghenkhinghinkhonghonkhunghunk

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