citadel

/ˈsɪtədəl/noun
High School
1

A strong fortress that sits high above a city.

2

A stronghold or fortified place.

3

An armoured portion of a warship, housing important equipment.

4

A Salvation Army meeting place.

Thesaurus

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