aggression

/əˈɡɹɛʃən/noun
Middle School
1

The act of initiating hostilities or invasion.

2

The practice or habit of launching attacks.

3

Hostile or destructive behavior or actions.

4

The initiation or threat of conflict; coercion.

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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

Consonance

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