debacle
/deɪˈbɑː.kəl/noun
High School
1
An event or enterprise that ends suddenly and disastrously, often with humiliating consequences.
2
A breaking up of a natural dam, usually made of ice, by a river and the ensuing rush of water.
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Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
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