hangman
/ˈhæŋˌmæn/noun
Elementary
1
An executioner responsible for hanging criminals.
2
Someone responsible for hanging pictures and other artworks in a gallery, museum etc.
3
A guessing game where one has to guess the word an opponent is thinking of by guessing one letter at a time, and involving the gradual drawing of a stick figure hanging from the gallows.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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