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

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