bantam
/ˈbæntəm/noun
High School
1
Any of several small chickens, especially of a breed that is a miniature version of another breed.
2
A competitor in an age division between peewee and midget.
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