deafness
/ˈdɛfnəs/noun
Elementary
1
The condition of being deaf; the lack or loss of the ability to hear.
2
Lack of knowledge or refusal to admit a particular problem, issue, etc.
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