Rasputin

name
High School
1

Grigori Rasputin (1869-1916), a Russian mystic.

2

Any influential political advisor who is considered a poor influence due to being a quack or charlatan.

3

A surname.

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