runaround
noun
Elementary
1
An evasive explanation in the form of multiple excuses.
2
A detour or route that bypasses an obstacle.
3
A section of type that is narrower than that of the column it is part of; typically next to an illustration.
4
A whitlow running around the fingernail but not affecting the bone.
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