enamel

/ɪˈnæməl/noun
High School
1

An opaque, glassy coating baked onto metal or ceramic objects.

2

A coating that dries to a hard, glossy finish.

3

The hard covering on the exposed part of a tooth.

4

A cosmetic intended to give the appearance of a smooth and beautiful complexion.

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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