plaza

/ˈplɑːzə/noun
Middle School
1

A town's public square.

2

An open area used for gathering in a city, often having small trees and sitting benches.

3

A strip mall.

4

A shopping mall.

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