abrupt

/əˈbɹʌpt/adj
Middle School
1

Broken away (from restraint).

2

Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious.

3

Curt in manner.

4

Having sudden transitions from one subject or state to another; unconnected; disjointed.

5

Broken off.

6

Extremely steep or craggy as if broken up; precipitous.

7

Suddenly terminating, as if cut off; truncate.

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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