ibex
/ˈaɪbɛks/noun
Middle School
1
A type of wild mountain goat of the genus Capra, such as the species Capra ibex.
2
An imaginary creature with serrated horns, somewhat similar to the heraldic antelope.
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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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