guardian
/ˈɡɑɹ.di.ən/noun
Middle School
1
Someone who guards, watches over, or protects.
2
A person legally responsible for a minor (in loco parentis).
3
A person legally responsible for an incompetent person.
4
A superior in a Franciscan monastery.
5
A major or final enemy; boss.
6
A servicemember of the United States Space Force.
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