boulevard

/ˈbuː.ləˌvɑːd/noun
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1

A broad, well-paved and landscaped thoroughfare.

2

The landscaping on the sides of a boulevard or other thoroughfare.

3

A strip of land between a street and sidewalk.

4

The grassy area in the middle of some streets; a refuge island.

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