snowflake

/ˈsnəʊ.fleɪk/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A crystal of snow, having approximate hexagonal symmetry.

2

Any of several bulbous European plants, of the genus Leucojum, having white flowers.

3

The snow bunting, Plectrophenax nivalis.

4

Someone who believes they are particularly unique and special.

5

Someone hypersensitive to insult or offense, especially a young person with politically correct sensibilities.

6

A type of lesion that appears as scattered white-brown spots under high magnification light microscopy.

7

Something that is unique in every presentation.

8

A Caucasian person.

9

Someone (usually white) who was opposed to the abolition of slavery (Missouri, 1860s)

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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

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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