extortionate

/ɛkˈstɔːʃənət/adj
High School
1

Of, related to, or typifying extortion (“the practice of obtaining money or other property by the use of force or threats”).

2

Greatly exceeding what is moderate or reasonable; exorbitant.

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