signing

/ˈsaɪnɪŋ/noun
High School
1

The act of concluding a contract, especially by an athlete or entertainer with a company.

2

A player signed by a sporting organization.

3

An event held in a bookshop etc. where copies of a book are signed by the author.

4

The use of sign language; skill at using a sign language.

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