custody

/ˈkʌstədiː/noun
Middle School
1

The legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.

2

Temporary possession or care of somebody else's property.

3

The state of being imprisoned or detained, usually pending a trial.

4

An area under the jurisdiction of a custos within the Order of Friars Minor.

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