hector

/ˈhɛktə/noun

Middle School

Sometimes in the form Hector: a blustering, noisy, turbulent fellow; a braggart, bully.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

nectar director ector lector rector sector vector elector erector specter

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”)

had hah hal ham han hao hap haq har has

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

hix hoc hok hux hank hawk heck hink hoak hoek

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