quiver

/ˈkwɪvə/noun
Middle School
1

A container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.

2

A ready storage location for figurative tools or weapons.

3

A vulva.

4

The collective noun for cobras.

5

A multidigraph, especially in the context of representation theory.

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

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