cachet

/kæˈʃeɪ/noun
High School
1

A seal, as of a letter.

2

A special characteristic or quality; prestige, especially via association.

3

A commemorative stamped design or inscription on an envelope, other than a cancellation or pre-printed postage.

4

A sealed envelope containing an item whose price is being negotiated.

5

A capsule containing a pharmaceutical preparation.

6

A hidden location from which one can observe birds while remaining unseen.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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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