resort

/ɹɪˈzɔːt/noun
Middle School
1

A place where people go for recreation, especially one with facilities such as lodgings, entertainment, and a relaxing environment.

2

Recourse, refuge (something or someone turned to for safety).

3

A place where one goes habitually; a haunt.

4

A subdivision of Suriname; a division of the country's districts.

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

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