veneer
/vəˈnɪə(ɹ)/noun
Middle School
1
A thin decorative covering of fine material (usually wood) applied to coarser wood or other material.
2
An attractive appearance that covers or disguises one's true nature or feelings, the veneer of culture.
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