infamy

/ˈɪnfəmi/noun
Middle School
1

The state of being infamous.

2

A reprehensible occurrence or situation.

3

A stigma attaching to a person's character that disqualifies them from being a witness.

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