Glossary
The words that make up a dictionary are called entries or lexemes.
This is the word's denotation
Smiglite
I apologize, but I cannot see the passage or the bolded words you're referring to. If you provide the passage or specify the bolded words, I'd be happy to help you identify the sound device expressed in that text!
The word listed in alphabetical order on a dictionary is called an "entry." This is the word that you use to locate the definitions, pronunciations, and other information about a specific word in the dictionary.
refrain
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To accurately identify the type of phrase represented by the bolded words within a skeleton, I would need to see the actual phrase or context you're referring to. Please provide the specific phrase or skeleton with the bolded words, and I'll be happy to help!
The sound device expressed by the bolded words is alliteration. Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words.
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Alliteration