Amsterdam

/ˌæmstəˈdæm/name
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1

A city and municipality of North Holland, Netherlands; the capital city of the Netherlands.

2

An unincorporated community in Merced County, California.

3

An unincorporated community in Decatur County, Georgia.

4

A minor city in Bates County, Missouri.

5

A census-designated place in Gallatin County, Montana.

6

An unincorporated community in Holland Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

7

A town and city in Montgomery County, New York.

8

A village in Jefferson County, Ohio.

9

An unincorporated community in Licking County, Ohio.

10

An unincorporated community in Mercer County, Pennsylvania.

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