trinket

/ˈtɹɪŋkɪt/noun
Middle School
1

A small, showy ornament, especially a piece of jewellery.

2

A thing of little value; a toy, a trifle.

3

A small item of food; a small dainty.

4

A small item forming part of a set of equipment; an accessory, an accoutrement.

5

An item used in a religious rite (also, a religious rite, belief, etc.) regarded as superfluous or trivial.

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

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