cyclops
/ˈsaɪˌklɑps/noun
High School
1
A one-eyed giant from Greek and Roman mythology.
2
A one-eyed creature of any species.
3
A person with only one working eye.
4
Any copepod in the genus Cyclops.
5
A small magnifying lens in the crystal of a watch to aid in reading the date.
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
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