ingenue
/ˈɑnʒənu/noun
High School
1
An innocent, unsophisticated, naïve, wholesome girl or young woman.
2
A dramatic role of such a woman; an actress playing such a role.
3
Misspelling of ingenu.
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
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