adage

/ˈæd.ɪd͡ʒ/noun
University
1

An old saying which has obtained credit by long use.

2

An old saying which has been overused or considered a cliché; a trite maxim.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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