wannabe
/ˈwɒnəbi/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1
Someone who wishes to be someone or do something, but lacks the qualifications or talent; an overeager amateur; an aspirant.
2
Someone who wishes to be part of, or to assimilate to, a majority group of which they are not a member.
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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
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