deficit
/ˈdɛfɪsɪt/noun
High School
1
Deficiency in amount or quality; a falling short; lack.
2
A situation wherein, or amount whereby, spending exceeds (e.g. government) revenue.
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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