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/ˈvɛɹɪfaɪ/verb
Middle School
1
To substantiate or prove the truth of something.
2
To confirm or test the truth or accuracy of something.
3
To affirm something formally, under oath.
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