aversion

/əˈvɜːʒən/noun
Middle School
1

Opposition or repugnance of mind; fixed dislike often without any conscious reasoning.

2

An object of dislike or repugnance.

3

The act of turning away from an object.

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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