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.
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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