cunning

/ˈkʌnɪŋ/adj
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

Sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.

2

Skillful, artful.

3

Wrought with, or exhibiting, skill or ingenuity; ingenious.

4

Cute, appealing.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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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”)

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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

bancbonkbunkdinkhankincajinxkinglynkmank
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