convulsion
/kənˈvʌlʃən/noun
Middle School
1
An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.
2
An uncontrolled fit, as of laughter; a paroxysm.
3
Violent turmoil.
4
Hysteric in nature.
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