reside

/ɹɪˈzaɪd/verb
Middle School
1

To dwell permanently or for a considerable time; to have a settled abode for a time; to remain for a long time.

2

To have a seat or fixed position; to inhere; to lie or be as in attribute or element.

3

To sink; to settle, as sediment.

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