underworld

/ˈʌndəˌwɜːld/noun
Middle School
1

The world of the dead, located underneath the world of the living; the afterlife.

2

That part of society that is engaged in crime or vice, and particularly those involved in organized crime.

3

The portion of a game that is set below ground.

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