blank
/ˈblæŋk/adj
Elementary
1
White or pale; without colour.
2
Free from writing, printing, or marks; having an empty space to be filled in.
3
Lacking characteristics which give variety; uniform.
4
Abject; absolute; complete; downright; sheer; utter.
5
Without expression, usually because of incomprehension.
6
Utterly confounded or discomfited.
7
Empty; void; without result; fruitless; futile.
8
Devoid of thoughts, memory, or inspiration.
9
Of ammunition: having propellant but no bullets; unbulleted.
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
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