detonate
/ˈdɛtəneɪt/verb
Middle School
1
To explode, blow up
2
To combust or decompose supersonically via shock compression.
3
To cause to explode.
4
To express sudden anger.
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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