mock
/mɒk/noun
Middle School
1
An imitation, usually of lesser quality.
2
Mockery; the act of mocking.
3
Ellipsis of mock examination.
4
A mockup or prototype; particularly, ellipsis of mock object, as used in unit testing.
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