intestine

/ɪnˈtɛstɪn/noun
Middle School
1

The alimentary canal of an animal through which food passes after having passed all stomachs.

2

One of certain subdivisions of this part of the alimentary canal, such as the small or large intestine in human beings.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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