lark

/lɑːk/noun
Middle School
1

Any of various small, singing passerine birds of the family Alaudidae.

2

Any of various similar-appearing birds, but usually ground-living, such as the meadowlark and titlark.

3

One who wakes early; one who is up with the larks.

4

A jolly or peppy person.

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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