murmur

/ˈmɜː.mə(ɹ)/noun
Middle School
1

Any low, indistinct sound, like that of running water.

2

Soft indistinct speech.

3

The sound made by any condition which produces a noisy, or turbulent, flow of blood through the heart.

4

A muttered complaint or protest; the expression of dissatisfaction in a low muttering voice; any expression of complaint or discontent.

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