behold

/bɪˈhəʊld/verb
Middle School
1

To look at or see (someone or something), especially appreciatively; to descry, to look upon.

2

To contemplate (someone or something).

3

To look.

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

oldcolddoldfoldgoldholdnoldoldesoldtold

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

agoapoboeauxchocioclocoecrodau

Consonance

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

bahebajahabshebbhebeheebhobohobshubshabit

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