clandestine
/klænˈdɛst(a)ɪn/adj
High School
1
Done or kept in secret, sometimes to conceal an illicit or improper purpose.
2
Not recognized as a regular member.
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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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