serpentine
/ˈsɜː.pənˌtaɪn/adj
High School
1
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of snakes.
2
Of, or having attributes associated with, the serpent referred to in the book of Genesis in the Bible, such as craftiness or deceitfulness.
3
Having the form or shape of a snake.
4
Curving in alternate directions; sinuous.
5
Pertaining to the serpentine subgroup of minerals.
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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