antelope

/ˈæn.tɪ.ləʊp/noun

Elementary

Any of several African mammals of the family Bovidae distinguished by hollow horns, which, unlike deer, they do not shed.

The pronghorn, Antilocapra americana.

A fierce legendary creature said to live on the banks of the Euphrates, having long serrated horns and being hard to catch.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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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”)

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Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

abt abu aca ack act add ads adz aft ahn

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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