contrivance

/kənˈtɹaɪ.vəns/noun
High School
1

A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.

2

A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective.

3

Something overly artful or artificial.

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contraption

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Words that share the same ending sound pattern

connivance

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”)

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Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

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Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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