mason

/ˈmeɪsən/noun
Middle School
1

A bricklayer, one whose occupation is to build with stone or brick.

2

One who prepares stone for building purposes.

3

A member of the fraternity of Freemasons. See Freemason.

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