epidermis
/ˌɛp.ɪˈdɜː.mɪs/noun
High School
1
The outer, protective layer of the skin of vertebrates, covering the dermis
2
The similar outer layer of cells in invertebrates and plants
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