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
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