rubric
/ˈɹuːbɹɪk/noun
High School
1
A heading in a book highlighted in red.
2
A title of a category or a class.
3
The directions for a religious service, formerly printed in red letters.
4
An established rule or custom; a guideline.
5
A statement of intent.
6
A set of explanatory notes or rules at the beginning of an exam paper, usually typographically distinct from the rest of the paper.
7
A set of scoring criteria for evaluating student work and for giving feedback.
8
A flourish after a signature.
9
Red ochre.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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