thrift

/θɹɪft/noun
Middle School
1

The characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money).

2

A savings bank.

3

Any of various plants of the genus Armeria, particularly Armeria maritima.

4

Success and advance in the acquisition of property; increase of worldly goods; gain; prosperity; profit.

5

Vigorous growth, as of a plant.

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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