ally
/ˈæl.aɪ/verb
Middle School
1
To unite or form a connection between (people or things), as between families by marriage, or between states by confederacy, league, or treaty.
2
Chiefly followed by to or with: to connect or form a relation to (someone or something) by similarity in features or nature.
3
To join or unite (oneself or itself) against, with, etc., someone or something else.
4
Chiefly followed by with: to enter into an alliance or unite for a common aim.
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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