French
/fɹɛnt͡ʃ/name
Middle School
1
The language of France, shared by the neighboring countries Belgium, Monaco, and Switzerland and by former French colonies around the world.
2
The ability of a person to communicate in French.
3
French language and literature as an object of study.
4
Vulgar language.
5
A surname originating as an ethnonym.
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