contempt
/kənˈtɛmpt/noun
High School
1
The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
2
The state of being despised or dishonored; disgrace.
3
Open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body.
4
Ellipsis of contempt factor.
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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