fatality

/feɪˈtælɪti/noun
Middle School
1

The state proceeding from destiny; invincible necessity, superior to, and independent of, free and rational control.

2

Tendency to death, destruction or danger, as if by decree of fate.

3

That which is decreed by fate or which is fatal; a fatal event.

4

Death.

5

An accident that causes death.

6

A person killed.

7

A move used to deliver a coup de grâce to a defeated opponent.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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