savin

/ˈsævɪn/noun
Middle School
1

The evergreen shrub Juniperus sabina, endemic to Europe, which yields a medicinal oil.

2

The poisonous dried tips of this plant, with anthelmintic properties, used as a drug.

3

The eastern red cedar, Juniperus virginiana, of eastern North America.

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