wenge

/ˈwɛnɡeɪ/noun
Middle School
1

A very dark and hard tropical timber, from the tree species Millettia laurentii.

2

A reddish shade of brown associated with this wood.

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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