magus

/ˈmeɪɡəs/noun
Middle School
1

A magician; (derogatory) a conjurer or sorcerer, especially one who is a charlatan or trickster.

2

A Zoroastrian priest.

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