raffle

/ˈɹæfl̩/noun
Middle School
1

A drawing, often held as a fundraiser, in which tickets or chances are sold to win a prize.

2

A game of dice in which the player who throws three of the same number wins all the stakes.

3

The system by which cases are assigned to judges in multi-sala courts.

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

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