tinder

/ˈtɪn.də/noun

Middle School

Small dry sticks and finely-divided fibrous matter etc., used to help light a fire.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

cinder winder hinder linder synder zinder

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”)

tac tae tag taj tak tal tam tan tao tap

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

bib bic big bil bin bip bis bit bui cid

Consonance

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

ltd data dost doty stds tada toed dusty attend dotted

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