earthquake
/ˈɜːθkweɪk/noun
Elementary
1
A shaking of the ground, caused by volcanic activity or movement around geologic faults.
2
Such a quake specifically occurring on the planet Earth, as opposed to other celestial bodies.
3
A sudden and intense upheaval; a severely disruptive event.
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Rhymes
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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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Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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