conjure

/ˈkʌn.d͡ʒə/verb
Middle School
1

To perform magic tricks.

2

To summon (a devil, etc.) using supernatural power.

3

To practice black magic.

4

To enchant or bewitch.

5

To evoke.

6

To imagine or picture in the mind.

7

To make an urgent request to; to appeal to or beseech.

8

To conspire or plot.

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

#archaic#obsolete