secretion

/sɪˈkriːʃ(ə)n/noun

High School

Any substance that is secreted by an organism.

The act of secreting a substance, especially from a gland.

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Rhymes

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”)

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Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

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Consonance

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