compose

/kəmˈpəʊz/verb
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

To make something by merging parts.

2

To make up the whole; to constitute.

3

To comprise.

4

To construct by mental labor; to think up; particularly, to produce or create a literary or musical work.

5

To calm; to free from agitation.

6

To arrange the elements of a photograph or other picture.

7

To settle (an argument, dispute etc.); to come to a settlement.

8

To arrange in proper form; to reduce to order; to put in proper state or condition.

9

To arrange (types) in a composing stick for printing; to typeset.

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

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