outpost
/ˈaʊtˌpoʊst/noun
Middle School
1
A military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops.
2
The body of troops manning such a post.
3
An outlying settlement.
4
A square protected by a pawn that is in or near the enemy's stronghold.
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