virga
/ˈvɜːɡə/noun
Middle School
1
A type of note used in plainsong notation, having a tail and representing a single tone.
2
A streak of rain or snow that is dissipated in falling and does not reach the ground, commonly appearing descending from a cloud layer.
3
A unit of length: a rod, pole or perch (5½ yards); or a unit of area: a square rod, pole or perch.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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