knave

/neɪv/noun
High School
1

A boy; especially, a boy servant.

2

Any male servant; a menial.

3

A tricky, deceitful fellow; a dishonest person.

4

A playing card marked with the figure of a servant or a soldier.

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

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