demonic

/dɪˈmɒnɪk/adj
Middle School
1

Pertaining to demons or evil spirits; demoniac.

2

Pertaining to daemons in ancient Greek thought; concerning supernatural ‘genius’.

3

Extremely cruel or evil; abhorrent or repugnant; diabolical.

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

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing