crone

/kɹoʊn/noun
Middle School
1

An old woman.

2

An archetypal figure, a wise woman.

3

An ugly, evil-looking, or frightening old woman; a hag.

4

An old ewe.

5

An old man, especially one who talks and acts like an old woman.

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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