ambidextrous

/ˌæm.biˈdɛk.stɹəs/adj
Middle School
1

Having equal or comparable ability in both hands; in particular, able to write well with both hands.

2

Equally usable by left-handed and right-handed people (as a tool or instrument).

3

Practising or siding with both parties.

4

Of a person, bisexual.

5

Exceptionally skillful; adept in more than one medium, genre, style, etc.

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

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