soar

/sɔː/verb
Middle School
1

To fly high with little effort, like a bird.

2

To mount upward on wings, or as on wings, especially by gliding while employing rising air currents.

3

To remain aloft by means of a glider or other unpowered aircraft.

4

To rise, especially rapidly or unusually high.

5

To rise in thought, spirits, or imagination; to be exalted in mood.

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