negativity

/ˌnɛɡ.əˈtɪ.vɪ.ti/noun
Middle School
1

The characteristic of being pessimistic or contrarian.

2

Negative sentiment.

3

The characteristic of having a negative charge.

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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