beetle
/ˈbiːtəl/noun
Elementary
1
Any of numerous species of insect in the order Coleoptera characterized by a pair of hard, shell-like front wings which cover and protect a pair of rear wings when at rest.
2
A game of chance in which players attempt to complete a drawing of a beetle, different dice rolls allowing them to add the various body parts.
3
Alternative letter-case form of Beetle (“car”).
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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”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing