apoplexy

/ˈæp.ə.plɛk.si/noun
High SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

Unconsciousness or incapacity resulting from a cerebral hemorrhage or stroke.

2

Gross hemorrhage into a cavity or into the substance of an organ.

3

A state of intense and almost uncontrollable anger.

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

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