ventricle

/ˈvɛn.tɹɪk.əl/noun
High School
1

One of two lower chambers of the heart.

2

One of four fluid-filled cavities in the brain, that are continuous with the central canal of the spinal cord.

3

A ventriculus; especially, a stomach.

4

The womb.

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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