virtuoso

/ˌvɜ.tʃuˈəʊ.səʊ/noun
High School
1

An expert in virtù or art objects and antiquities; a connoisseur.

2

Someone with special skill or knowledge; an expert.

3

Specifically, a musician (or other performer) with masterly ability, technique, or personal style.

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