carpetbagger
/ˈkɑɹpɪtˌbæɡɚ/noun
High School
1
A migrant from the Northern to the Southern States after the American Civil War of 1861–5, especially one who went South to gain political influence.
2
One who comes to a place or organisation with which they have no previous connection with the sole or primary aim of personal gain, especially political or financial gain.
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
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