treaty

/ˈtɹiːti/noun
Middle School
1

A formal binding agreement concluded by subjects of international law, namely, states and international organizations; a convention, a pact.

2

Chiefly in in treaty: discussions or negotiations in order to reach an agreement.

3

Chiefly in private treaty: an agreement or settlement reached following negotiations; a compact, a contract, a covenant.

4

The manner or process of treating someone or something; treatment; also, the manner in which someone or something acts or behaves; behaviour.

5

The addressing or consideration of a subject; discussion, treatment.

6

A formal, systematic discourse on some subject; a treatise.

7

An act of beseeching or entreating; an entreaty, a plea, a request.

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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