blowpipe
/ˈbloʊˌpaɪp/noun
Middle School
1
A narrow tube through which a jet of air is directed onto a flame; used in the analysis of minerals etc and in jewelry manufacture.
2
A weapon through which darts may be shot by blowing; a blowgun.
3
A long narrow pipe, rotated in the hands, upon which glassware is blown.
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