angle

/ˈæŋ.ɡ(ə)l/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A figure formed by two rays which start from a common point (a plane angle) or by three planes that intersect (a solid angle).

2

The measure of such a figure. In the case of a plane angle, this is the ratio (or proportional to the ratio) of the arc length to the radius of a section of a circle cut by the two rays, centered at their common point. In the case of a solid angle, this is the ratio of the surface area to the square of the radius of the section of a sphere.

3

A corner where two walls intersect.

4

A change in direction.

5

A viewpoint; a way of looking at something.

6

The focus of a news story.

7

Any of various hesperiid butterflies.

8

A storyline between two wrestlers, providing the background for and approach to a feud.

9

An ulterior motive; a scheme or means of benefiting from a situation, usually hidden, often immoral.

10

A projecting or sharp corner; an angular fragment.

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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