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

Consonance

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