defiance
/dɪˈfaɪ(j)əns/noun
High School
1
The feeling, or spirit of being defiant.
2
Open or bold resistance to or disregard for authority, opposition, or power; refusing to give up.
3
A challenging attitude or behaviour; challenge.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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