vulnerability

/ˌvʌln(ə)ɹəˈbɪlɪti/noun
Middle School
1

The state of being vulnerable; susceptibility to attack or injury, either physical or emotional; the state or condition of being weak or poorly defended.

2

A specific weakness in the protections or defences surrounding someone or something.

3

A weakness which allows an attacker to reduce a system's security.

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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

Consonance

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