invective
/ɪnˈvɛktɪv/noun
High School
1
An expression which inveighs or rails against a person.
2
A severe or violent censure or reproach.
3
Something spoken or written, intended to cast shame, disgrace, censure, or reproach on another.
4
A harsh or reproachful accusation.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
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