levee
/ˈlɛvi/noun
High School
1
An elevated ridge of deposited sediment on the banks of a river, formed by the river's overflow at times of high discharge.
2
An embankment to prevent inundation; as, the levees along the Mississippi.
3
The steep bank of a river.
4
The border of an irrigated field.
5
A pier or other landing place on a river.
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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