ledge
/lɛd͡ʒ/noun
Middle School
1
A narrow surface projecting horizontally from a wall, cliff, or other surface.
2
A shelf on which articles may be laid.
3
A shelf, ridge, or reef, of rocks.
4
A layer or stratum.
5
A lode; a limited mass of rock bearing valuable mineral.
6
A (door or window) lintel.
7
A cornice.
8
A piece of timber to support the deck, placed athwartship between beams.
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