mastermind

/ˈmɑː.stə.mʌɪnd/noun
Middle School
1

A person with an extraordinary intellect or skill that is markedly superior to their peers.

2

A person responsible for the highest level of planning and execution of a major operation.

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

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing