Torah

/ˈtɔːɹə/name
Middle School
1

The first five books of the Hebrew Scriptures, traditionally attributed to Moses and therefore also known as the Five Books of Moses.

2

The full body of written Jewish law, including the Tanakh, the Talmud, the Mishnah and the midrashic texts.

3

The whole of Jewish law, both written and unwritten.

4

The encompassing philosophy of Judaism.

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