galvanize
/ˈɡælvənaɪ̯z/verb
High School
1
To coat with a layer of metal by electrochemical means.
2
To coat with a layer of zinc (for rust resistance) by electrochemical means.
3
To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.
4
To electrify, as by galvanism.
5
To switch sides between Union and Confederate in the American Civil War.
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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
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