peril

/ˈpɛɹɪl/noun
High School
1

A situation of serious and immediate danger.

2

Something that causes, contains, or presents danger.

3

An event which causes a loss, or the risk of a specific such event.

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

Consonance

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