bounty

/ˈbaʊnti/noun
Middle School
1

Generosity; also (countable) an act of generosity.

2

Something given liberally; a gift.

3

A reward for some specific act, especially one given by an authority or a government.

4

A monetary reward for capturing (or, in the past, killing) a person accused or convicted of a crime and who is at large; also, a similar reward for capturing or killing an animal which is dangerous or causing a nuisance.

5

Money paid to a person when becoming a member of the armed forces, or as a reward for some service therein.

6

An abundance or wealth.

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