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

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