perimeter
/pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/noun
Middle School
1
The sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object.
2
The length of such a boundary.
3
The outer limits of an area.
4
A fortified strip or boundary usually protecting a military position.
5
An instrument for determining the extent and shape of the field of vision.
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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