cassette
/kəˈsɛt/noun
Elementary
1
A small flat case containing magnetic tape on two reels, used to record and play back audio and video material.
2
Any similar small cartridge, such as for a computer disk or cassette air conditioner.
3
A lightproof container for photographic film.
4
A modular DNA sequence encoding one or more genes for a single biochemical function.
5
A set of sprockets mounted onto a splined shaft on the freehub.
6
A saggar (ceramic container used in a kiln).
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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