Dexter

/ˈdɛkstɚ/name

Middle School

A surname originating as an occupation for a female dyer.

A town in Chaves County, New Mexico, United States.

A census-designated place in Lane County, Oregon, United States.

A male given name transferred from the surname.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

texter textor

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”)

dab dac dad dae dah dai dak dal dam dan

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

acm aer afl air aix any ary bec bed beg

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

dix doc cude doak kids scud cuddle kidnap second crowded

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