tippet

/ˈtɪpɪt/noun
Middle School
1

A shoulder covering, typically the fur of a fox, with long ends that dangle in front.

2

A stole worn by Anglican ministers or other clergymen.

3

A piece of mail armor protecting the shoulders and neck; a camail.

4

A length of twisted hair or gut in a fishing line.

5

A handful of straw bound together at one end, used for thatching.

6

In fly fishing, the part of the leader that attaches to the fly.

7

A bird's ruffle.

8

One of the patagia, or pieces at the side of the pronotum of a moth.

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

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