bogeyman
/ˈbəʊ.ɡɪˌmæn/noun
Elementary
1
A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
2
Any make-believe threat, especially one used to intimidate or distract; a real threat greatly exaggerated for those purposes.
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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