expose

/ɪkˈspəʊz/verb
Middle School
1

To reveal, uncover, make visible, bring to light, introduce (to).

2

To subject photographic film to light thereby recording an image.

3

To abandon, especially an unwanted baby in the wilderness.

4

To submit to an active (mostly dangerous) substance like an allergen, ozone, nicotine, solvent, or to any other stress, in order to test the reaction, resistance, etc.

5

To make available to other parts of a program, or to other programs.

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