escalate
/ˈɛs.kə.leɪt/verb
Middle School
1
To increase (something) in extent or intensity; to intensify or step up.
2
In technical support, to transfer a customer, a problem, etc. to the next higher level of authority
3
To climb.
4
To move by escalator.
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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
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