shipping

/ˈʃɪpɪŋ/noun
Middle School
1

The transportation of goods.

2

The body of ships belonging to one nation, port or industry; ships collectively.

3

Passage or transport on a ship.

4

The cost of sending an item or package using postal or carrier services.

5

Navigation.

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