escort

/ˈɛs.kɔɹt/noun
Middle School
1

A group of people or vehicles, generally armed, who go with a person or people of importance to safeguard them on a journey or mission.

2

An accompanying person in such a group.

3

A guard who travels with a dangerous person, such as a criminal, for the protection of others.

4

A group of people attending as a mark of respect or honor.

5

An accompanying person in a social gathering, etc.

6

Protection, care, or safeguard on a journey or excursion.

7

A sex worker who does not operate in a brothel, but with whom clients make appointments; a call girl or male equivalent; a pimp.

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