mangle

/ˈmæŋ.ɡ(ə)l/verb
Middle School
1

To change, mutilate, or disfigure by cutting, tearing, rearranging, etc.

2

To modify (an identifier from source code) so as to produce a unique identifier for internal use by the compiler, etc.

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