absurd

/əbˈsɜːd/adj
Middle School
1

Contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and flatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; silly.

2

Inharmonious; dissonant.

3

Having no rational or orderly relationship to people's lives; meaningless; lacking order or value.

4

Dealing with absurdism.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

birdburdbyrdferdgerdherdhirdhurdkurdnerd

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”)

aaaabaabcabdabeaboabsabtabuaca

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

birburdererberkersferfirfurher

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

dfwdobkwhabedabidbadubedebedsbirdboda
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