abduction

/əbˈdʌk.ʃn̩/noun
Middle School
1

Leading away; a carrying away.

2

The act of abducing or abducting; a drawing apart; the movement which separates a limb or other part from the axis, or middle line, of the body.

3

A syllogism or form of argument in which the major premise is evident, but the minor is only probable.

4

The wrongful, and usually forcible, carrying off of a human being.

5

Alien abduction.

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