insurance
/ɪnˈʃɔː.ɹəns/noun
Middle School
1
A means of indemnity against a future occurrence of an uncertain event.
2
The business of providing insurance.
3
Any attempt to forestall an unfavorable event.
4
A bet made after the deal, which pays off if the dealer has blackjack.
5
An insurance policy.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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