barricade

/ˌbæɹ.ɪˈkeɪd/noun
Middle School
1

A barrier constructed across a road, especially as a military defence

2

An obstacle, barrier, or bulwark.

3

A place of confrontation.

4

Line of people standing behind or closest to the barricade in the pit section of a live music concert.

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