portent
/ˈpɔɹtənt/noun
High School
1
Something that portends an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen.
2
A portending; significance
3
Something regarded as portentous; a marvel; prodigy.
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