crisis
/ˈkɹaɪsɪs/noun
Elementary
1
A crucial or decisive point or situation; a turning point.
2
An unstable situation, in political, social, economic or military affairs, especially one involving an impending abrupt change.
3
A sudden change in the course of a disease, usually at which point the patient is expected to either recover or die.
4
A traumatic or stressful change in a person's life.
5
A point in a drama at which a conflict reaches a peak before being resolved.
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