tine
/taɪn/noun
Middle School
1
A spike or point on an implement or tool, especially a prong of a fork or a tooth of a comb.
2
A small branch, especially on an antler or horn.
3
A wild vetch or tare.
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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