bribery

/ˈbɹaɪbəɹi/noun
Middle School
1

The act of giving an illegal payment (a bribe) to a person in an official position as a means of influencing their decisions.

2

The activity of offering, giving, or accepting such bribes.

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

Consonance

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