Patsy
name
Middle School
1
A diminutive of the female given name Patricia.
2
A diminutive of the male given name Patrick.
3
A diminutive of the female given name Martha.
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