hyphen
/ˈhaɪ.fən/noun
Elementary
1
The symbol "‐", typically used to join two or more words to form a compound term, or to indicate that a word has been split at the end of a line.
2
Something which links two things of greater significance than itself.
3
An enclosed walkway or passage that connects two buildings.
4
Someone who belongs to a marginalized subgroup, and can therefore described by a hyphenated term, such as "German-American", "female-academic", etc.
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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