gimmick

/ˈɡɪm.ɪk/noun
Middle School
1

A trick or device used to attain some end.

2

A ploy or strategy used to attract attention or gain traction.

3

A gimmick capacitor.

4

A night out with one's friends.

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