stooge
/stuːd͡ʒ/noun
Elementary
1
One who knowingly allows himself or herself to be used for another's profit; a dupe.
2
A magician's assistant who pretends to be a member of the audience.
3
A straight man.
4
A secret informant for police.
5
A confederate; a person who is secretly working for the researcher, unknown to the study participant.
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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