electrify

/ɪˈlɛktɹɪfaɪ/verb
Middle School
1

To supply electricity to; to charge with electricity.

2

To cause electricity to pass through; to affect by electricity; to give an electric shock to.

3

To adapt (a home, farm, village, city, industry, vehicle, railroad) for electric power.

4

To strongly excite, especially by something delightful or inspiring; to thrill.

5

To make electric.

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