agitate

/ˈæ.d͡ʒɪ.teɪt/verb
Middle School
1

To disturb or excite; to perturb or stir up (a person).

2

To cause to move with a violent, irregular action; to shake.

3

To participate in political agitation (sense 3).

4

To set in motion; to actuate.

5

To discuss or debate.

6

To mull over, or think deeply about; to consider, to devise.

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

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