yolk

/jəʊk/noun
Elementary
1

The yellow, spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the white albumen, and serves as nutriment for the growing young.

2

The grease in a sheep's fleece; lanolin.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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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”)

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Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

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Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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