spasm
/ˈspæz.m̩/noun
Elementary
1
A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ.
2
A violent, excruciating seizure of pain.
3
A sudden and temporary burst of energy, activity, or emotion.
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