angler

/ˈæŋ.ɡlə(ɹ)/noun
Middle School
1

A person who fishes with a hook and line.

2

An angler fish, Lophius piscatorius.

3

Someone who tries to work an angle; a person who schemes or has an ulterior motive.

4

A thief who uses a hooked stick to steal goods out of shop-windows, grates, etc.

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

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