diatribe

/ˈdaɪ.əˌtɹaɪb/noun
High School
1

An abusive, bitter verbal or written attack, criticism or denunciation.

2

A prolonged discourse; a long-winded speech.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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