manipulation

/məˌnɪp.juˈleɪ.ʃən/noun

Middle School

The practice of manipulating or the state of being manipulated.

The skillful use of the hands in, for example, chiropractic.

The usage of psychological influence over a person, event, or situation to gain a desired outcome.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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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”)

mab mac mad mae mag mah mai maj mak mal

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

aaa aba abc abe abs ace ach ada ade age

Consonance

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

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