tactic

/ˈtæktɪk/noun
Middle School
1

A maneuver, or action calculated to achieve some end.

2

A maneuver used against an enemy.

3

A sequence of moves that limits the opponent's options and results in an immediate and tangible advantage, typically in the form of material.

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

Consonance

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