flaw

/flɔː/noun
Middle School
1

A flake, fragment, or shiver.

2

A thin cake, as of ice.

3

A crack or breach, a gap or fissure; a defect of continuity or cohesion.

4

A defect, fault, or imperfection, especially one that is hidden.

5

An inclusion, stain, or other defect of a diamond or other gemstone.

6

A defect or error in a contract or other document which may make the document invalid or ineffective.

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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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