brutality
/bɹuːˈtælɪti/noun
Middle School
1
The state of being brutal.
2
A cruel or savage act.
3
The use of excessive physical force, often in the form of violence.
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