stratagem
/ˈstɹæt.ə.d͡ʒəm/noun
High School
1
A tactic or artifice designed to gain the upper hand, especially one involving underhanded dealings or deception.
2
Specifically, such a tactic or artifice in military operation.
3
Military deception or artifice.
4
Cunning and artifice in general.
5
A violent deed.
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
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