ferment

/fəˈmɛnt/verb
High School
1

To react, using fermentation; especially to produce alcohol by aging or by allowing yeast to act on sugars; to brew.

2

To stir up, agitate, cause unrest or excitement in.

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yeast

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Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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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”)

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Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

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Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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