Machiavellian
/ˌmæk.i.əˈvɛl.i.ən/adj
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1
Attempting to achieve goals by cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous methods, especially in politics.
2
Related to the philosophical system of Niccolò Machiavelli.
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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