Fides
name
Middle School
1
Roman goddess of trust and loyalty. Her Greek equivalent was Pistis.
2
37 Fides, a main belt asteroid.
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