Darfur
/dɑːɹˈfʊəɹ/name
Middle School
1
A region in western Sudan where the Fur live.
2
The Sultanate of Darfur, existing from 1603-1874 and 1898-1916.
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