Bastille
/bæˈstiːl/name
High School
1
A former fortress and prison in Paris, France, the storming of which in 1789 began the French Revolution.
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