deplorable

/dɪˈplɔːɹəbl̩/adj
High School
1

To be felt sorrow for; worthy of compassion; lamentable.

2

Deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad, wretched.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

adorablehorribleorabellecorabelle

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”)

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Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

allauddawaugauldogbotcawcorcos

Consonance

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

bipbopboopboppbumpbuppburppubsbicepblimp

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