pierce
/pɪɹs/verb
Middle School
1
To puncture; to break through.
2
To create a hole in the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry.
3
to break or interrupt abruptly
4
To get to the heart or crux of (a matter).
5
To penetrate; to affect deeply.
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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