captivate
/ˈkæptɪveɪt/verb
Middle School
1
To make (a person, an animal, etc.) a captive; to take prisoner; to capture, to subdue.
2
To capture or control (the mind, etc.); to subdue, to subjugate.
3
To attract and hold (someone's) attention and interest; to charm, to entrance, to fascinate, to enchain.
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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
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