slasher
noun
RareNot in standard dictionaries
1
One who slashes.
2
A machine for applying size to warp yarns.
3
A horror movie with graphic blood and violence; a slasher movie.
4
A murderer in such a film.
5
One who self-injures by cutting.
6
A tool for cutting undergrowth.
7
One who writes slash fiction and/or supports male/male ships.
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
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