yearling

/ˈjɜː.lɪŋ/noun
Middle School
1

An animal that is between one and two years old; one that is in its second year (but not yet two full years old).

2

A racehorse that is considered to be one year old until a subsequent January 1st.

3

A sophomore at West Point military academy.

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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