tempest

/ˈtɛm.pəst/noun
High School
1

A storm, especially one with severe winds.

2

Any violent tumult or commotion.

3

A fashionable social gathering; a drum.

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

Consonance

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

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