pennant

/ˈpɛnənt/noun
Middle School
1

The broad pennant flown by commodores.

2

The church pennant indicating religious services are taking place aboard ship.

3

The commissioning pennant flown on ceremonial occasions.

4

A small flag with pointed end, formerly carried by cavalry or other mounted troops to serve as a rallying point or ceremonial unit identification.

5

The winning of a competition, represented by a flag.

6

A commemorative flag, traditionally triangular and made of felt, typically used to show support for a particular athletic team.

7

A rope or strap to which a purchase is hooked.

8

A sandstone between coal measures in parts of South Wales

9

Either of two species of libellulid dragonfly of the genus Macrodiplax, of the tropics and subtropics.

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