scrawl

/skɹɔːl/noun
Middle School
1

Irregular, poor handwriting; especially, such writing that is illegible.

2

A hastily or carelessly written note etc.

3

Writing that lacks literary merit.

4

A broken branch of a tree.

5

The young of the dog-crab.

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