sic
/sɪk/adv
Elementary
1
Thus; as written; used to indicate, for example, that text is being quoted as it is from the source.
2
Used in the manner of scare quotes
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