toward

/təˈwɔːd/prep
Middle School
1

In the direction of.

2

In relation to (someone or something).

3

For the purpose of attaining (an aim).

4

Located close to; near (a time or place).

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

ordcordfordhordlordnordawardboardboredsword

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”)

tactaetagtajtaktaltamtantaotap

Assonance

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

allaudaugaulbotcawcorcosdawdog

Consonance

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

wadawadduwenypdwadawadiwaidwaldwandweed

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