deprive
/dɪˈpɹaɪv/verb
Middle School
1
Used with “of”, to take something away from (someone) and keep it away; to deny someone something.
2
To degrade (a clergyman) from office.
3
To bereave.
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