hesitate
/ˈhɛz.ɪ.teɪt/verb
Elementary
1
To stop or pause respecting decision or action; to be in suspense or uncertainty as to a determination.
2
To stammer; to falter in speaking.
3
To utter with hesitation or to intimate by a reluctant manner.
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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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