downside
/ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/noun
Middle School
1
A disadvantageous aspect of something that is normally advantageous.
2
A downward tendency, especially in the price of shares etc.
3
The side of something that is at the bottom, or that is intended to face downward.
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