stance

/stæns/noun
Middle School
1

The manner, pose, or posture in which one stands.

2

One's opinion or point of view.

3

A place to stand; a position, a site, a station.

4

A foothold or ledge on which to set up a belay.

5

A place for buses or taxis to await passengers; a bus stop, a taxi rank.

6

A place where a fair or market is held; a location where a street trader can carry on business.

7

A stanza.

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

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