huckster

/ˈhʌkstɚ/noun
High School
1

A peddler or hawker, who sells small items, either door-to-door, from a stall, or in the street.

2

Somebody who sells things in an aggressive or showy manner.

3

One who deceptively sells fraudulent products; snake oil salesman.

4

Somebody who writes advertisements for radio or television.

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

Consonance

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