apocryphal
/əˈpɒkɹɪfəl/adj
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1
Of, or pertaining to, the Apocrypha.
2
Of doubtful authenticity, or lacking authority; not regarded as canonical.
3
Of dubious veracity; of questionable accuracy or truthfulness; anecdotal or in the nature of an urban legend.
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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”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing