brutal

/ˈbɹuː.təl/adj
Middle School
1

Savagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel, often in an unintelligent manner.

2

Crude or unfeeling in manner or speech.

3

Harsh; unrelenting.

4

Disagreeably precise or penetrating.

5

In extreme metal, to describe the speed of the music and the density of riffs.

6

Direct and without attempt to disguise unpleasantness.

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