reflect

/ɹɪˈflɛkt/verb
Middle School
1

To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.

2

To be bent back (light, etc.) from a surface.

3

To mirror, or show the image of something.

4

To be mirrored.

5

To agree with; to closely follow.

6

To give evidence of someone's or something's character etc.

7

To think seriously; to ponder or consider.

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

Consonance

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