sizing
/ˈsaɪzɪŋ/noun
Middle School
1
A gelatinous glue for glazing or sizing canvas, paper, plaster or wood; often made from animal skins.
2
Paste.
3
A weak glue used in various trades; size.
4
Food and drink ordered from the buttery by a student.
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
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