strife
/stɹaɪf/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1
Striving; earnest endeavor; hard work.
2
Exertion or contention for superiority, either by physical or intellectual means.
3
Bitter conflict, sometimes violent.
4
A trouble of any kind.
5
That which is contended against; occasion of contest.
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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
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