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.

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