doom

/duːm/noun
Middle School
1

Destiny, especially terrible.

2

An undesirable fate; an impending severe occurrence or danger that seems inevitable.

3

Dread; a feeling of danger, impending danger, darkness, or despair.

4

A law.

5

A judgment or decision.

6

A sentence or penalty for illegal behaviour.

7

Death.

8

The Last Judgment; or, an artistic representation thereof.

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

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