terror

/ˈtɛɹ.ɚ/noun
Elementary
1

Intense dread, fright, or fear.

2

The action or quality of causing dread; terribleness, especially such qualities in narrative fiction.

3

Something or someone that causes such fear.

4

Terrorism.

5

A night terror.

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

Consonance

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