befall

/bɪˈfɔːl/verb
Middle School
1

To fall upon; fall all over; overtake.

2

To happen.

3

To happen to.

4

To fall.

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

allaullolpoltolwalaullballcalldall

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”)

baababbadbaebagbahbakbalbambao

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

allaudbotaugaulcawcorcosdawdog

Consonance

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

dfwfabfbifebfibsbfbarfbolfbufefarb
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