enormity

/ɪˈnɔːmɪti/noun
High School
1

Deviation from what is normal or standard; irregularity, abnormality.

2

Deviation from moral normality; extreme wickedness, nefariousness, or cruelty.

3

A breach of law or morality; a transgression, an act of evil or wickedness.

4

Great size; enormousness, hugeness, immenseness.

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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