stipes
noun
Middle School
1
The vertical beam of a cross used for crucifixion.
2
The basal segment of the maxilla of an insect or a crustacean.
3
A stipe; a stalk or stem.
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