Memphis

/ˈmɛmfɪs/name
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1

A city of ancient Egypt.

2

The largest city in Tennessee, United States, and the county seat of Shelby County.

3

A town in Pickens County, Alabama.

4

A census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida.

5

A census-designated place in Clark County, Indiana.

6

A small city in Macomb County and St. Clair County, Michigan.

7

A former village in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

8

A small city, the county seat of Scotland County, Missouri.

9

A village in Saunders County, Nebraska.

10

A hamlet in the town of Van Buren, Onondaga County, New York.

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

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing