pacemaker

/ˈpeɪsˌmeɪkəɹ/noun

High School

Specialized cells which stimulate the heart to beat.

A medical implement that is used to stimulate a heart to beat by simulating the action of the natural pacemaker.

One who sets the pace in a race, to guide the others.

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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”)

pac pad pae pah pak pal pam pan pao pas

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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