livelihood

/ˈlaɪvlihʊd/noun
Middle School
1

A means of providing the necessities of life for oneself (for example, a job or income).

2

Property which brings in an income; an estate.

3

Liveliness; appearance of life.

4

The course of someone's life; a person's lifetime, or their manner of living; conduct, behaviour.

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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

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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