therm

/θɜːm/noun

Middle School

A unit of heat equal to 100,000 British thermal units, often used in the context of natural gas.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

berm ferm germ term worm firm herm sperm sturm affirm

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”)

tac tae tag taj tak tal tam tan tao tap

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

bir bur der erb erk ers fer fir fur her

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

math moth muth myth tham thum month mouth theme thumb

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