exploitation

/ˌɛksplɔɪˈteɪʃn̩/noun
High School
1

The act of utilizing something; industry.

2

The improper use of something for selfish purposes.

3

The act or result of forcibly depriving someone of something to which they have a right.

4

The marketing and promotion of a film.

5

A genre of media focused on lurid depictions of topical social issues such as violence, sexuality and marginalized groups.

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