obscenity

noun
Middle School
1

Something that is obscene.

2

An act of obscene behaviour.

3

Specifically, an offensive word; a profanity; a dirty word.

4

Lewdness, indecency, or offensive behaviour or material.

5

The fact of being obscene.

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