Powell

/paʊl/name
Middle School
1

An English and Welsh surname from Welsh.

2

A male given name.

3

A small town in DeKalb County, Alabama.

4

An unincorporated community in McDonald County, Missouri.

5

A ghost town in Cass County, Missouri.

6

An unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Nebraska.

7

A city in Delaware County, Ohio.

8

An unincorporated community in Edmunds County, South Dakota.

9

A ghost town in Haakon County, South Dakota.

10

An unincorporated community in Knox County, Tennessee.

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