antenna

/ænˈtɛn.ə/noun
Elementary
1

An appendage used for sensing on the head of an insect, crab, or other animal.

2

An apparatus to receive or transmit electromagnetic waves and convert respectively to or from an electrical signal.

3

The faculty of intuitive astuteness.

4

A fragment of an oligosaccharide

5

The spar to which a lateen sail is attached, which is then hoisted up the mast.

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