oomph

/ʊmf/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

Strength, power, passion or effectiveness; clout.

2

Sex appeal.

3

A bassy grunting or thudding sound.

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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

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