dimorphism

/daɪˈmɔːfɪzəm/noun
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1

The occurrence within a plant of two distinct forms of any part.

2

The occurrence in an animal species of two distinct types of individual.

3

A property of certain substances that enables them to exist in two distinct crystalline forms.

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