pirouette

/ˌpɪ.ɹʊˈɛt/noun
Middle School
1

A whirling or turning on the toes in dancing, primarily in ballet.

2

The whirling about of a horse.

3

A wooden mouthpiece assembly or lip rest used in some European double-reed instruments.

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