vessel
/ˈvɛs.əl/noun
Middle School
1
Any craft designed for transportation on or in water, such as a ship, boat, or submarine.
2
A craft designed for transportation through air or space.
3
Dishes and cutlery collectively, especially if made of precious metals.
4
A container of liquid or other substance, such as a glass, goblet, cup, bottle, bowl, or pitcher.
5
A person as a container of qualities or feelings.
6
A tube or canal that carries fluid in an animal or plant.
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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
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