bogus

/ˈbəʊ.ɡəs/adj
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

Counterfeit or fake; not genuine.

2

Undesirable or harmful.

3

Incorrect, useless, or broken.

4

Of a totally fictitious issue printed for collectors, often issued on behalf of a non-existent territory or country (not to be confused with forgery, which is an illegitimate copy of a genuine stamp).

5

Based on false or misleading information or unjustified assumptions.

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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