reflector

/ɹɪˈflɛktə(ɹ)/noun
Elementary
1

Something which reflects heat, light or sound, especially something having a reflecting surface.

2

A reflecting telescope.

3

A small, often red, reflecting disk on the rear of a vehicle or bicycle that reflects the headlights of other vehicles.

4

A safety reflector.

5

One who reflects on something; one who thinks or considers at length.

6

Something that is reflective (indicative) of something else.

7

A pattern which can change the direction and/or offset of an oncoming spaceship without being destroyed.

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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