deletion
/dɪˈliːʃən/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1
An item that has been or will be deleted.
2
The act of deleting.
3
A mutation in which a gene, or other section of DNA, is removed from a chromosome.
4
An act of killing or murder.
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
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