invert

/ɪnˈvɜːt/verb
Middle School
1

To turn (something) upside down or inside out; to place in a contrary order or direction.

2

To move (the root note of a chord) up or down an octave, resulting in a change in pitch.

3

To undergo inversion, as sugar.

4

To divert; to convert to a wrong use.

5

To turn (the foot) inwards.

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