Jethro
/ˈd͡ʒɛθɹəʊ/name
Middle School
1
The father-in-law of Moses.
2
A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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