sanctuary

/ˈsæŋktjʊəɹi/noun
Middle School
1

A place of safety, refuge, or protection.

2

An area set aside for protection.

3

A state of being protected, asylum.

4

The consecrated (or sacred) area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar.

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