dimer
/ˈdaɪmə(ɹ)/noun
Middle School
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A molecule consisting of two identical halves, formed by joining two identical molecules, sometimes with a single atom acting as a bridge.
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