grievance

/ˈɡɹiː.vəns/noun
Middle School
1

Something which causes grief.

2

A wrong or hardship suffered, which is the grounds of a complaint.

3

Feelings of being wronged; outrage; resentment, bitterness or anger.

4

A complaint or annoyance.

5

A formal complaint, especially in the context of a unionized workplace.

6

Violation of regulations or objectionable behavior.

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