tadpole
/ˈtædpoʊl/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1
A young toad or frog in its larval stage of development that lives in water, has a tail and no legs, and, like a fish, breathes through gills.
2
The aquatic larva of any amphibian.
3
A type of cargo bike that has two wheels in front and one in back.
4
A child's basic drawing of a human being, having a detailed head but only sticks for the body and limbs.
5
A small child.
6
An insignificant person.
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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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