landlocked

/ˈlændlɑkt/adj
Middle School
1

Of a country, region, etc., surrounded by land (having no borders with the sea).

2

Living in freshwater, such as landlocked salmon.

3

Of a property or parcel surrounded by other property and having no access to a public road.

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