kowtow
/ˈkaʊˌtaʊ/verb
High School
1
To kneel and bow low enough to touch one’s forehead to the ground.
2
To grovel, act in a very submissive manner; to show obeisance to (someone or something) in such a manner; to bow.
3
To bow very deeply.
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