lanyard

/ˈlæn.jəd/noun
High School
1

A short rope used for fastening rigging, as a handle, etc.

2

A cord worn around the neck, shoulder, or wrist which is attached to a small object to be carried such as an identity card or security pass, key, knife, or whistle.

3

A craft activity done by intricately braiding thin colored plastic lines to make patterns, or the product of such a craft.

4

A cord with a hook which is secured to an artillery piece, and pulled to fire the weapon.

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