scupper
/ˈskʌpə/noun
High School
1
A drainage hole on the deck of a ship.
2
A similar opening in a wall or parapet that allows water to drain from a roof.
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