threshold

/ˈθɹeʃəʊld/noun
Middle School
1

The lowermost part of a doorway that one crosses to enter; a sill.

2

An entrance; the door or gate of a house.

3

Any end or boundary.

4

The outset of something; the point of entry, or the beginning of an action.

5

The start of the landing area of a runway.

6

The quantitative point at which an action is triggered, especially a lower limit.

7

The wage or salary at which income tax becomes due.

8

The point where one is mentally or physically vulnerable in response to a provocation or to other nuisances.

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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