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.
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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