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.

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

Consonance

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