impound

/ɪmˈpaʊ̯nd/verb
High School
1

To shut up or place in an enclosure called a pound.

2

To hold back.

3

To hold in the custody of a court or its delegate.

4

To collect and hold (funds) for payment of property taxes and insurance on property in which one has a security interest.

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