assassinate
/əˈsæsɪneɪt/verb
Middle School
1
To murder someone, especially an important person, by a sudden or obscure attack, especially for ideological or political reasons.
2
To harm, ruin, or defame severely or destroy by treachery, slander, libel, or obscure attack.
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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