pretense
/ˈpɹiːtɛns/noun
Middle School
1
The action of pretending; false or simulated show or appearance; false or hypocritical assertion or representation.
2
Affectation or ostentation of manner.
3
Intention or purpose not real but professed.
4
An unsupported claim made or implied.
5
An insincere attempt to reach a specific condition or quality.
6
Intention; design.
Thesaurus
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
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