spinster
/ˈspɪnstə/noun
High School
1
A woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions.
2
One who spins (puts a spin on) a political media story so as to give something a favorable or advantageous appearance; a spin doctor, spin merchant or spinmeister.
3
Someone whose occupation was spinning thread.
4
A woman of evil life and character; so called from being forced to spin in a house of correction.
5
A spider; an insect (such as a silkworm) which spins thread.
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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
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