furtive

/ˈfɜːtɪv/adj
High School
1

Of a thing: done with evasive or guilty secrecy.

2

Of a thing: that has been acquired by theft; stolen; also (generally) taken stealthily.

3

Of a person or an animal: sly, stealthy.

4

Of a person, etc.: inclined to steal; pilfering, thieving.

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

Consonance

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