bombshell

/ˈbɑmʃɛl/noun
Middle School
1

Any grenade, mortar shell, or artillery shell (hollow metal object) containing a charge that can explode.

2

Something that is very surprising, shocking, amazing or sensational.

3

Someone who is very attractive; a sex symbol.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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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”)

baababbadbaebagbahbakbalbambao

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

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Consonance

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

bashbishboshbushblushbrushbushyshrubbluishbushel

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