refuge

/ˈɹɛfjuːd͡ʒ/noun
Middle School
1

A state of safety, protection or shelter.

2

A place providing safety, protection or shelter.

3

Something or someone turned to for safety or assistance; a recourse or resort.

4

An expedient to secure protection or defence.

5

A refuge island.

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

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing