explosion

/ɪkˈspləʊ.ʒən/noun
Elementary
1

A violent release of energy (sometimes mechanical, nuclear, or chemical); an act or instance of exploding.

2

The sound of an explosion.

3

A sudden, uncontrolled or rapid increase, expansion, or bursting out.

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