blare

/blɛə/verb
Middle School
1

To play (a radio, recorded music, etc.) at extremely loud volume levels.

2

To express (ideas, words, etc.) loudly; to proclaim.

3

To make a loud sound, especially like a trumpet.

4

To make a lengthy sound, as of a person crying or an animal bellowing or roaring.

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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