skylight
/ˈskaɪˌlaɪt/noun
Elementary
1
A window, dome, or opening in the roof or ceiling, to admit natural light.
2
Diffuse sky radiation—solar radiation reaching the earth's surface after having been scattered from the direct solar beam by molecules or suspensoids in the atmosphere.
3
A hole in the upper part of a lava tube, yielding a view of the lava within.
4
A region of flat, thin ice allowing a submarine to surface.
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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