trophy

/ˈtɹəʊfi/noun
Elementary
1

An object, usually in the form of a statuette, cup, or shield, awarded for success in a competition or to mark a special achievement.

2

An object taken as a prize by a hunter, or a conqueror or belligerent, especially one that is displayed.

3

Any emblem of success; a status symbol.

4

An object taken by a serial killer or rapist as a memento of the crime.

5

A tropæum.

6

A display of weaponry and other militaria, often captured from a defeated enemy, as an ornament designed for the purpose of triumphalist display by a victor or as a show of military prowess by a monarch.

7

An artifact or artwork that has been stolen by a criminal and traded on the black market.

8

An animal killed by a trophy hunter that usually has its parts sold on the black market.

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