appendage

/əˈpɛndɪd͡ʒ/noun
Middle School
1

An external body part that projects from the body.

2

A natural prolongation or projection from a part of any organism.

3

A part that is joined to something larger.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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