outline
/ˈaʊtlaɪn/noun
Elementary
1
A line marking the boundary of an object figure.
2
The outer shape of an object or figure.
3
A sketch or drawing in which objects are delineated in contours without shading.
4
A general description of some subject.
5
A statement summarizing the important points of a text.
6
A preliminary plan for a project.
7
A prose telling of a story intended to be turned into a screenplay; generally longer and more detailed than a treatment.
8
A setline or trotline.
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