emissary

/ˈɛmɪs(ə)ɹi/noun
High School
1

An agent sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else.

2

Such an agent spreading a gospel.

3

A venous channel in the skull.

4

An underground channel by which the water of a lake escapes.

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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

Consonance

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