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

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing