seduce

/sɪˈdjuːs/verb
Middle School
1

To beguile or lure (someone) away from duty, accepted principles, or proper conduct; to lead astray.

2

To entice or induce (someone) to engage in a sexual relationship.

3

To have sexual intercourse with.

4

To win over or attract.

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