retaliation

/ɹiˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/noun

High School

Violent or otherwise punitive response to an act of harm or perceived injustice; a hitting back; revenge.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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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”)

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Assonance

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

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Consonance

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

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