sod

/sɒd/noun
Middle School
1

The stratum of the surface of the soil which is filled with the roots of grass, or any portion of that surface; turf; sward.

2

Turf grown and cut specifically for the establishment of lawns.

3

A piece of this.

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