Dumont

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Middle School
1

A surname from French.

2

A municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.

3

An unincorporated community in Clear Creek County, Colorado.

4

A minor city in Butler County, Iowa.

5

A minor city in Traverse County, Minnesota.

6

A borough in Bergen County, New Jersey.

7

An unincorporated community in King County, Texas.

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