volley

/ˈvɒli/noun
Middle School
1

The simultaneous firing of a number of missiles or bullets; the projectiles so fired.

2

A burst or emission of many things at once.

3

The flight of a ball just before it bounces.

4

A shot in which the ball is played before it hits the ground.

5

A sending of the ball full to the top of the wicket.

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