ambivalence
/æmˈbɪvələns/noun
High School
1
The coexistence of opposing attitudes or feelings (such as love and hate) towards a person, object or idea.
2
A state of uncertainty or indecisiveness.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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