insolence
/ˈɪn.sə.ləns/noun
High School
1
Contemptible, ill-mannered conduct; insulting: arrogant, bold behaviour or attitude.
2
Insolent conduct or treatment; insult.
3
The quality of being unusual or novel.
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
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