pulp

/pʌlp/noun
Middle School
1

A mixture of wood, cellulose and/or rags and water ground up to make paper.

2

A mass of chemically processed wood fibres (cellulose).

3

A suspension of mineral particles, typically achieved by some form of agitation.

4

The soft center of a fruit.

5

The soft center of a tooth.

6

The underside of a human fingertip; a finger pad.

7

The very soft tissue in the spleen.

8

A magazine or book containing lurid subject matter and characteristically printed on rough, unfinished paper.

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