caricature

/ˈkɛɹɪkət͡ʃʊɚ/noun
High School
1

A pictorial representation of someone in which distinguishing features are exaggerated for comic effect.

2

A grotesque misrepresentation.

3

In facial recognition systems, a face that has been modified to look less like the average face, and thus more distinctive.

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