demise

/dɪˈmaɪz/noun
Middle School
1

The conveyance or transfer of an estate, either in fee for life or for years, most commonly the latter.

2

Transmission by formal act or conveyance to an heir or successor; transference; especially, the transfer or transmission of the crown or royal authority to a successor.

3

Death; decease.

4

The end of something, in a negative sense; downfall.

5

The atmospheric disintegration of a satellite or satellite component upon re-entering Earth's atmosphere.

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