porpoise

/ˈpɔːpəs/noun

Elementary

Any small cetacean of the family Phocoenidae, related to dolphins and whales.

Any small dolphin.

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mereswine phocoenid sea hog sea pig seaswine

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Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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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

all aud aug aul bot caw cor cos daw dog

Consonance

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

aaa por drop grip paro pris ripe wrap prank reply

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