lira

/ˈlɪəɹə/noun
High School
1

The basic unit of currency in Turkey.

2

The currency of Lebanon (also pound), Syria (also pound), Jordan (also dinar)

3

The former currency of Italy, Malta, San Marino, Cyprus and the Vatican City, superseded by the euro

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