torture
/ˈtoɹt͡ʃɚ/noun
Middle School
1
The infliction of severe pain or anguish, especially as an interrogation technique or punishment; (usually in the plural) a technique, method, or device which is designed to inflict such anguish.
2
Sexual activity involving the infliction of pain to a certain body part or in a certain manner.
3
Severe pain or anguish, of mind or body.
4
An unpleasant sensation or its infliction: embarrassment, heartache, etc.
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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