abomination

/əˌbɒ.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/noun
Middle School
1

An abominable act; a disgusting vice; a despicable habit.

2

The feeling of extreme disgust and hatred

3

A state that excites detestation or abhorrence; pollution.

4

That which is abominable, shamefully vile; an object that excites disgust and hatred (often with religious undertones).

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

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