excavate
/ˈɛk.skə.veɪt/verb
Middle School
1
To make a hole in (something); to hollow.
2
To remove part of (something) by scooping or digging it out.
3
To uncover (something) by digging.
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