snippet

/ˈsnɪpɪt/noun
High School
1

A small part of something, such as a song or fabric; sample.

2

A text file containing a relatively small amount of code, useless by itself, along with instructions for inserting that code into a larger codebase.

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