turner

/ˈtɝ.nɚ/noun
Middle School
1

One who or that which turns.

2

A person who turns and shapes wood etc. on a lathe.

3

A kitchen utensil used for turning food.

4

A variety of pigeon; a tumbler.

5

A very dry pitch on which the ball will turn with ease.

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