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.

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