straggle
/ˈstɹæɡl̩/verb
Middle School
1
To stray, rove, or wander from a normal course and others of its kind.
2
To act in a disorderly and irregular way.
3
To move along slowly so as to remain some distance behind the person or people in front.
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