offensive

/əˈfɛnsɪv/adj

Middle School

Causing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, hatred, sadness, or indignation.

Relating to an offense or attack, as opposed to defensive.

Having to do with play directed at scoring.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

pensive expensive inexpensive defensive extensive intensive inoffensive apprehensive comprehensive counteroffensive

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”)

oad oak oar oas oat oba och oct oda odd

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

acm aer afl air aix any ary bec bed beg

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

fava five favor fever flavor festive forgive favorite festival feverish

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