writhe
/ɹaɪð/verb
Middle School
1
To twist, wring (something).
2
To contort (a part of the body).
3
To twist bodily; to contort one's self; to be distorted.
4
To extort.
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