wither
/ˈwɪðɚ/verb
Middle School
1
To shrivel, droop or dry up, especially from lack of water.
2
To cause to shrivel or dry up.
3
To lose vigour or power; to languish; to waste away; to pass away.
4
To become helpless due to emotion.
5
To make helpless due to emotion.
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