igloo

/ˈɪɡ.luː/noun
Elementary
1

A dome-shaped Inuit shelter, constructed of blocks cut from snow.

2

A cavity, or excavation, made in the snow by a seal, over its breathing hole in the sea ice.

3

A reinforced bunker for the storage of nuclear weapons.

4

A kind of airfreight cargo container.

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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”)

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Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

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Consonance

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

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