austere
/ɒˈstɪə(ɹ)/adj
High School
1
Grim or severe in manner or appearance.
2
Lacking decoration; trivial; not extravagant or gaudy.
3
Adhering to the economic policy of austerity.
4
Harsh; astringent.
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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