dependence
/dɪˈpɛndəns/noun
Middle School
1
The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.
2
An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance.
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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