perturbation

noun
High School
1

Agitation; the state of being perturbed.

2

A small change in a physical system, or more broadly any definable system (such as a biological or economic system).

3

Variation in an orbit due to the influence of external bodies.

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