soffit
/ˈsɒf.ɪt/noun
Middle School
1
The visible underside of an arch, balcony, beam, cornice, staircase, vault or any other architectural element.
2
The top point of the inside open section of a pipe or box conduit.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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