peon
/ˈpiː.ən/noun
Middle School
1
A lowly person; a peasant or serf; a labourer who is obliged to do menial work.
2
A person of low rank or importance.
3
A messenger, foot soldier, or native policeman.
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