Groton

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Middle School
1

A village and civil parish in Babergh district, Suffolk, England (OS grid ref TL9541).

2

A town and city in New London County, Connecticut, United States.

3

A town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States.

4

A town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States.

5

A town and village in Tompkins County, New York, United States.

6

A city in Brown County, South Dakota, United States.

7

A town in Caledonia County, Vermont, United States.

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