Alcatraz
/ˈælkətɹæz/name
High School
1
An island in San Francisco Bay California, United States, formerly the site of a famous prison; in full, Alcatraz Island.
2
Ellipsis of Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, a famous former U.S. federal prison, on the island.
3
Ellipsis of Fort Alcatraz, a U.S. coastal defense fort, predecessor of the prison.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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