deflect
/dɪˈflɛkt/verb
Middle School
1
To make (something) deviate from its original path or position.
2
To touch the ball, often unwittingly, after a shot or a sharp pass, thereby making it unpredictable for the other players.
3
To deviate from an original path or position.
4
To avoid addressing (questions, criticism, etc.).
5
To divert (attention, etc.).
6
To redirect culpability to avoid it.
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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