comby

/ˈkəʊmi/adj
Middle School
1

Resembling or characteristic of a comb.

2

Formed of vertical plates, or combs.

3

Of a wheel: having a defect consisting of a network of fine cracks covering a small area of the tread.

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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