horrid

/ˈhɒ.ɹɪd/adj

Middle School

Bristling, rough, rugged.

Causing horror or dread.

Offensive, disagreeable, abominable, execrable.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

morad florid norrod torrid gorrid

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”)

had hah hal ham han hao hap haq har has

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

all aud aug aul bot caw cor cos daw dog

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

had hid hud heid hidy hird hudy hyde hairdo hatred

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