debate

/dɪˈbeɪt/verb
Middle School
1

To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena.

2

To fight.

3

To engage in combat for; to strive for.

4

To consider (to oneself), to think over, to attempt to decide

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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