telltale

/ˈtɛlteɪl/noun
Middle School
1

One who divulges private information with intent to hurt others.

2

An indicator, such as a warning light, that serves to warn of a hazard or problem.

3

Something that serves to reveal something else.

4

A movable piece of ivory, lead, or other material, connected to the bellows of an organ, whose position indicates when the wind is exhausted.

5

A length of yarn or ribbon attached to a sail or shroud etc to indicate the direction of the flow of the air relative to the boat.

6

A mechanical attachment to the steering wheel, which, in the absence of a tiller, shows the position of the helm.

7

A compass in the cabin of a vessel, usually placed where the captain can see it at all hours, and thus inform himself of the vessel's course.

8

A machine or contrivance for indicating or recording something, particularly for keeping a check upon employees (factory hands, watchmen, drivers, etc.) by revealing to their employers what they have done or omitted.

9

A bird, the tattler.

10

A story or fable that has a moral or message.

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