carcass
The body of a dead animal, especially a vertebrate or other animal having flesh.
The body of a slaughtered animal, stripped of unwanted viscera, etc.
The body of a dead human, a corpse.
The body of a live person or animal.
The framework of a structure, such as a cabinet, especially one not normally seen.
An early incendiary ship-to-ship projectile consisting of an iron shell filled with saltpetre, sulphur, resin, turpentine, antimony and tallow with vents for flame.
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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
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