detective
/dɪˈtɛktɪv/noun
Elementary
1
A police officer tasked with collecting evidence and information in order to solve a crime; an investigator.
2
A person employed to find information not otherwise available to the public.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
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