flexion

/ˈflɛk.ʃən/noun
High School
1

The act of bending a joint, especially a bone joint; the counteraction of extension.

2

The state of being bent or flexed.

3

Deviation from straightness.

4

The variation of words by declension, comparison, or conjugation; inflection.

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

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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