specialize

/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/verb
Middle School
1

To go into specific details.

2

To specify: to mention specifically.

3

To narrow in scope.

4

To make distinct or separate due to form or function.

5

To become distinct or separate from what is common, particularly

6

To focus one's study upon a particular skill, field, topic, or genre.

7

To focus one's business upon a particular item or service.

8

To be known or notorious for some specialty.

9

To train (someone) in a specialty.

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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

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