cacique

/kəˈsiːk/noun
High School
1

A tribal chief in the Spanish West Indies.

2

A local political leader in Latin America, Spain, or the Philippines.

3

Any of a number of tropical birds from Central America and South America in the genera Cacicus, Cassiculus, and Amblycercus.

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