distortion

/dɪsˈtɔːʃən/noun
Middle School
1

An act of distorting.

2

A result of distorting.

3

A misrepresentation of the truth.

4

Noise or other artifacts caused in the electronic reproduction of sound or music.

5

An effect used in music, most commonly on guitars in rock or metal.

6

An aberration that causes magnification to change over the field of view.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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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”)

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Assonance

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

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Consonance

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

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