alarm

/əˈlɑːm/noun
Elementary
1

A summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy.

2

Any sound or information intended to give notice of approaching danger; a warning sound to arouse attention; a warning of danger.

3

A device intended to warn or give notice of approaching danger.

4

A sudden attack; a disturbance.

5

Sudden surprise with fear or terror excited by apprehension of danger; in the military use, commonly, sudden apprehension of being attacked by surprise.

6

A mechanical device for awaking people, or rousing their attention.

7

An instance of an alarm ringing, beeping or clanging, to give a noise signal at a certain time.

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