spurious

/ˈspjʊə.ɹi.əs/adj
High School
1

False, not authentic, not genuine.

2

Extraneous, stray; not relevant or wanted.

3

Bastardly, illegitimate.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

curiousfuriousinjuriousmurias

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”)

sacsadsagsaisaksalsamsansaosap

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

nurputblvdbookbuhrbullburibushcookcour

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

pewyapyepyipyupcupopewspopupugapugh
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