estate

/ɪˈsteɪt/noun
Middle School
1

The collective property and liabilities of someone, especially a deceased person.

2

state; condition.

3

Status, rank.

4

The condition of one's fortunes; prosperity, possessions.

5

A "person of estate"; a nobleman or noblewoman.

6

A major social class or order of persons regarded collectively as part of the body politic of the country and formerly possessing distinct political rights (Estates of the realm).

7

The nature and extent of a person's interest in, or ownership of, land.

8

An (especially extensive) area of land, under a single ownership.

9

The landed property owned or controlled by a government or a department of government.

10

A housing estate.

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

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