rampart
/ˈɹæm.pɑː(ɹ)t/noun
Middle School
1
A defensive mound of earth or a wall with a broad top and usually a stone parapet; a wall-like ridge of earth, stones or debris; an embankment for defensive purpose.
2
A defensive structure; a protective barrier; a bulwark.
3
That which defends against intrusion from outside; a protection.
4
A steep bank of a river or gorge.
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