phantasm
/ˈfæntæzəm/noun
High School
1
Something seen but having no physical reality; a phantom or apparition.
2
An impression as received by the senses, especially an image, often prior to any interpretation by the intellect.
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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