turban

/ˈtɜːbən/noun
Middle School
1

A man's headdress made by winding a length of cloth round the head.

2

A woman's close-fitting hat with little or no brim.

3

The complete set of whorls of a spiral shell.

4

A towel wrapped around long wet hair in a manner resembling a turban.

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