specimen

/ˈspɛsɪmɪn/noun
Middle School
1

An individual instance that represents a class; an example.

2

A banknote printed for distribution to central banks to aid in the recognition of banknotes from a country other than their own

3

A postage stamp sent to postmasters and postal administrations so that they are able to identify valid stamps and to avoid forgeries

4

An unpleasant or contemptible person.

5

A sample, especially one used for diagnostic analysis.

6

An eligible man.

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

Consonance

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

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