Shasta
/ˈʃæs.tə/name
Middle School
1
An extinct Native American language, formerly spoken from northern California into southwestern Oregon.
2
A brand of cola.
3
A census-designated place in Shasta County, California, United States.
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