wrecker

/ˈɹɛkɚ/noun
Middle School
1

A person or company that dismantles old or wrecked vehicles or other items, to reclaim useful parts.

2

One who breaks up situations or events.

3

A tow truck.

4

A mooncusser (type of land-based pirate).

5

Someone accused of the formal charge of wrecking; that is, of undermining the state in intangible ways.

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