Claus
name
Middle School
1
A male given name from Dutch or from German [in turn from Ancient Greek].
2
Ellipsis of Santa Claus.
3
Fictitious surname of Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.
4
A surname from Dutch or from German [in turn from Ancient Greek].
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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