belfry
/ˈbɛlfɹi/noun
Middle School
1
A tower or steeple typically containing bells, especially as part of a church.
2
A part of a large tower or steeple, specifically for containing bells.
3
A shed.
4
A movable tower used in sieges.
5
An alarm-tower; a watchtower possibly containing an alarm-bell.
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
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