shrivel

/ˈʃɹɪvəl/verb

Middle School

To collapse inward; to crumble.

To become wrinkled.

To draw into wrinkles.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

civil drivel swivel uncivil divall

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”)

sac sad sag sai sak sal sam san sao sap

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

bib bic big bil bin bip bis bit bui cid

Consonance

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

shave shove shaven shaver shelve shiver shovel vanish devilish feverish

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