scally

/ˈskæli/noun
Middle School
1

A rascal or miscreant, a scallywag.

2

A jobless yob who has little or no education and is suspected of having committed some type of crime.

3

A flat cap or driving cap.

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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