paladin
/ˈpælədɪn/noun
High School
1
A heroic champion, especially a knight.
2
A defender or advocate of a noble cause.
3
Any of the twelve Companions of the court of Emperor Charlemagne.
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