pier
/pɪə(ɹ)/noun
Middle School
1
A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
2
A similar structure, especially at a seaside resort, used to provide entertainment.
3
A structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge.
4
A rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof, or the hinges of a gate.
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