carrion

/ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ən/noun
High School
1

Rotting flesh of a dead animal or person.

2

Corrupt or horrid matter.

3

Filth, garbage.

4

The flesh of a living human body; also (Christianity), sinful human nature.

5

A dead body; a carcass, a corpse.

6

An animal which is in poor condition or worthless; also, an animal which is a pest or vermin.

7

A contemptible or worthless person.

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

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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