screech
/skɹiːt͡ʃ/noun
Elementary
1
A high-pitched strident or piercing sound, such as that between a moving object and any surface.
2
A harsh, shrill cry, as of one in acute pain or in fright; a shriek; a scream.
3
Newfoundland rum.
4
A form of home-made rye whiskey made from used oak rye barrels from a distillery.
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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