redact

/ɹɪˈdækt/verb
Middle School
1

To censor, to black out or remove parts of a document while leaving the remainder.

2

To black out legally protected sections of text in a document provided to opposing counsel, typically as part of the discovery process.

3

To reduce to form, as literary matter; to digest and put in shape (matter for publication); to edit.

4

To draw up or frame a decree, statement, etc.

5

To bring together in one unit; to combine or bring together into one.

6

To gather or organize works or ideas into a unified whole; to collect, order, or write in a written document or to put into a particular written form.

7

To insert or assimilate into a written system or scheme.

8

To bring an area of study within the comprehension capacity of a person.

9

To reduce to a particular condition or state, especially one that is undesirable.

10

To reduce something physical to a certain form, especially by destruction.

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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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