blackout

/ˈblæk.aʊt/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

A temporary loss of consciousness.

2

A temporary loss of memory.

3

A large-scale power failure, and resulting loss of electricity to consumers.

4

An instance of censorship, especially a temporary one.

5

An intentional outage of a website or other online service, typically as a form of protest.

6

The mandatory blocking of all light emanating from buildings, as well as outdoor and street lighting as a measure against aerial bombing or naval attack, as imposed during, e.g., World War II.

7

The blocking out of as much light as possible.

8

A mass murder committed, usually in an urban area, to eliminate potential witnesses of a previous crime.

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

Consonance

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

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