Attica

/ˈætɪkə/name
Middle School
1

A periphery where Athens, the capital of Greece, is located.

2

A peninsula southeast of Athens, Greece.

3

An unincorporated community in Jackson County, Georgia.

4

A city in Fountain County, Indiana.

5

An unincorporated community in Marion County, Iowa.

6

A town in Harper County, Kansas.

7

An unincorporated community, census-designated place, and township in Lapeer County, Michigan.

8

A town in Wyoming County, New York.

9

A village in Wyoming County and Genesee County, New York.

10

The Attica Correctional Facility, scene of the Attica Prison riots

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