jade

/d͡ʒeɪd/noun
Middle School
1

A semiprecious stone, either nephrite or jadeite, generally green or white in color, often used for carving figurines.

2

A bright shade of slightly bluish or greyish green, typical of polished jade stones.

3

A succulent plant, Crassula ovata.

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