Boyce

/bɔɪs/name
Middle School
1

An English habitational surname from Old French for someone living near the woods.

2

A male given name transferred from the surname.

3

A town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States.

4

A neighbourhood of Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States.

5

A town in Clarke County, Virginia, United States.

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