hieroglyph
/ˈhaɪ.ɹəˌɡlɪf/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1
An element (individual sign or glyph) of a hieroglyphic writing system.
2
In particular, an Egyptian hieroglyph.
3
Any obscure or baffling symbol.
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
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