during

/ˈdjʊə.ɹɪŋ/prep
Middle School
1

For all of a given time interval; throughout; in; pending.

2

At any time or period within a given time interval.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

curingluringturingmooringtouringalluringassuringenduringensuringinsuring

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”)

dabdacdaddaedahdaidakdaldamdan

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

nurputblvdbookbuhrbullburibushcookcour

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

dangdengdinkdinkydrinkdiningbaldingdarlingguidingkingdom

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