stronghold
/ˈstɹɒŋhəʊld/noun
Middle School
1
A place built to withstand attack; a fortress.
2
A place of domination by, or refuge or survival of, a particular group or idea.
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