soma
/ˈsoʊmə/noun
Elementary
1
The whole axial portion of an animal, including the head, neck, trunk, and tail.
2
The body of an organism in contrast to the germ cells.
3
The bulbous part of a neuron, containing the cell nucleus.
4
The corporeal body, as distinguished from the psyche or soul and the pneuma or spirit.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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