poach
/ˈpoʊt͡ʃ/verb
Middle School
1
To cook (something) in simmering or very hot liquid (usually water; sometimes wine, broth, or otherwise).
2
To be cooked in such manner.
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