laminate

/ˈlæmɪneɪt/verb
Middle School
1

To assemble from thin sheets glued together to make a thicker sheet.

2

To cover (something flat, usually paper) in adhesive protective plastic.

3

To form (metal etc.) into a thin plate, as by rolling.

4

To cause to separate into thin plates or layers; to divide into thin plates.

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