employment

/ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/noun
Middle School
1

The occupation or work for which one is used, and often paid.

2

The act of employing.

3

The state of being employed.

4

A purpose, a use.

5

An activity to which one devotes time.

6

The number or percentage of people at work.

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