avant-garde

/æˈvɑ̃t.ɡɑːd/noun
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1

The vanguard of an army or other force.

2

Any group of people who invent or promote new techniques or concepts, especially in the arts.

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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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