Allen

/ˈæ.lən/name
Middle School
1

An English and Scottish surname transferred from the given name derived from the given name Alan.

2

A male given name from the Celtic languages, a variant of Alan; in modern use often transferred from the surname.

3

A ghost town in Pima County, Arizona.

4

An unincorporated community in Allen County, Indiana.

5

A minor city in Lyon County, Kansas.

6

A minor city in Floyd County, Kentucky.

7

An unincorporated community in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.

8

An unincorporated community and census-designated place in Wicomico County, Maryland.

9

A village in Hillsdale County, Michigan.

10

An unincorporated community in Quitman County, Mississippi.

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