brunt

/bɹʌnt/noun
High School
1

The full adverse effects; the chief consequences or negative results of a thing or event.

2

The force or shock of an attack in war.

3

The major part of something; the bulk.

4

A violent attack or charge in battle.

5

A sudden harmful onset or attack (of disease, unbelief, persecution, etc.).

6

A spurt, a sudden effort or straining.

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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