charlatan

/ˈʃɑɹlətən/noun
High School
1

A mountebank, someone who addresses crowds in the street; (especially), an itinerant seller of medicines or drugs.

2

A malicious trickster; a fake person, especially one who deceives for personal profit.

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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