blitz
/blɪts/noun
Middle School
1
A sudden attack, especially an air raid; usually with reference to the Blitz.
2
A swift and overwhelming attack or effort.
3
A play in which additional defenders beyond the defensive linemen rush the passer.
4
Ellipsis of blitz chess.
5
The act of blending or puréeing food using a blender or processor.
6
An occurrence in which large numbers of fish, typically striped bass or bluefish, feed on a school of baitfish, typically one in which the occurrence can be seen from the surface.
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