nosedive

/ˈnəʊzdaɪv/noun
Middle School
1

A headfirst fall or jump.

2

A drop in altitude with the nose of the craft angled downwards.

3

A rapid fall, e.g. in price or value.

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