scotch
/skɒt͡ʃ/noun
Middle School
1
A surface cut or abrasion.
2
A line drawn on the ground, as one used in playing hopscotch.
3
A block for a wheel or other round object; a chock, wedge, prop, or other support, to prevent slipping.
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