demolish

/dᵻˈmɒl.ɪʃ/verb
Middle School
1

To destroy (buildings, etc.), especially in a planned or intentional fashion.

2

To defeat, refute, discredit, or consume utterly (as a theory, belief or opponent).

3

To devour; to eat up

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