prolong
/pɹəʊˈlɒŋ/verb
Middle School
1
To extend in space or length.
2
To lengthen in time; to extend the duration of.
3
To put off to a distant time; to postpone.
4
To become longer; lengthen.
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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