veil

/veɪl/noun
Middle School
1

Something hung up or spread out to hide or protect the face, or hide an object from view; usually of gauze, crepe, or similar diaphanous material.

2

Anything that partially obscures a clear view.

3

A cover; disguise; a mask; a pretense.

4

A covering for a person or thing; as, a caul (especially over the head)

5

The calyptra of mosses.

6

velum (A circular membrane round the cap of a medusa).

7

A thin layer of tissue which is attached to or covers a mushroom.

8

A membrane connecting the margin of the pileus of a mushroom with the stalk; a velum.

9

An obscuration of the clearness of the tones in pronunciation.

10

That which separates the living and the spirit world.

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