tarry

/ˈtæ.ɹi/verb
Middle School
1

To delay; to be late or tardy in beginning or doing anything.

2

To linger in expectation of something or until something is done or happens.

3

To abide, stay or wait somewhere, especially if longer than planned.

4

To stay somewhere temporarily.

5

To wait for; to stay or stop for; to allow to linger.

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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