subterfuge
/ˈsʌbtəɹˌfjuːd͡ʒ/noun
High School
1
An indirect or deceptive device or stratagem; a blind. Refers especially to war and diplomatics.
2
Deception; misrepresentation of the true nature of an activity.
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