challenge
An antagonization or instigation intended to convince a person to perform an action they otherwise would not.
A bid to overcome something.
An attempt to take possession; a tackle.
A summons to fight a duel; also, the letter or message conveying the summons.
The act of a sentry in halting a person and demanding the countersign, or (by extension) the action of a computer system demanding a password, etc.
An attempt to have a work of literature restricted or removed from a public library or school curriculum.
A difficult task, especially one that the person making the attempt finds more enjoyable because of that difficulty.
The act of appealing a ruling or decision of a court of administrative agency.
A judge's interest in the result of a case, constituting grounds for them to not be allowed to sit the case (e.g., a conflict of interest).
The act of seeking to remove a judge, arbitrator, or other judicial or semi-judicial figure for reasons of alleged bias or incapacity.
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