apocalypse

/əˈpɒkəlɪps/noun
High School
1

A revealing, especially a prophecy of, or the unfolding of, supernatural events.

2

A huge disaster; a cataclysmic event; destruction or ruin of large scope and scale.

3

The unveiling of events prophesied in the Revelation; the second coming and the end of life on Earth; global destruction.

4

The Book of Revelation.

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

Consonance

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