lure

/lʊə/noun
Elementary
1

Something that tempts or attracts, especially one with a promise of reward or pleasure.

2

An artificial bait attached to a fishing line to attract fish.

3

A bunch of feathers attached to a line, used in falconry to recall the hawk.

4

A velvet smoothing brush.

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