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

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing