caprice

/kəˈpɹiːs/noun
High School
1

An impulsive, seemingly unmotivated action, change of mind, or notion.

2

A brief romance.

3

An unpredictable or sudden condition, change, or series of changes.

4

A disposition to be impulsive.

5

A capriccio.

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