puzzler

noun
Middle School
1

A puzzling situation or problem.

2

One who is mysterious.

3

One who devises puzzles for others to solve.

4

A video game in which the player is presented with (usually abstract) puzzles to solve.

5

A person who solves puzzles as a hobby.

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