erect

/ɪˈɹɛkt/adj
High School
1

Upright; vertical or reaching broadly upwards.

2

Rigid, firm; standing out perpendicularly, especially as the result of stimulation.

3

Having an erect penis or clitoris.

4

Bold; confident; free from depression; undismayed.

5

Directed upward; raised; uplifted.

6

Watchful; alert.

7

Elevated, as the tips of wings, heads of serpents, etc.

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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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