barrage
An artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river designed to increase its depth or to divert its flow.
A heavy curtain of artillery fire directed in front of one's own troops to screen and protect them.
A concentrated discharge of projectile weapons.
An overwhelming outburst of words, especially of criticism.
A "next hit wins" contest to determine the winner of a bout in case of a tie.
Type of firework containing a mixture of firework types in one single-ignition package.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
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