U-turn

noun
Middle School
1

A turn in a vehicle carried out by driving in a semicircle in order to travel in the opposite direction.

2

A reversal of policy or opinion.

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Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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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”)

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

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

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