toboggan
/təˈbɒɡ.ən/noun
Middle School
1
A long sled without runners, with the front end curled upwards, which may be pulled across snow by a cord or used to coast down hills.
2
A similar sled of wood, pulled by dogs, possibly with steel runners, made to transport cargo.
3
Something which, once it starts going (figuratively) downhill, is unstoppable until it reaches the bottom.
4
A knit cap, designed to provide warmth in cold weather.
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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