Tatum
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Middle School
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A habitational surname from Old English.
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A male given name transferred from the surname.
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A female given name transferred from the surname.
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A village in Cameroon.
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A town in New Mexico.
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A town in South Carolina.
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A city in Panola County and Rusk County, Texas, named after settlers Albert and Mary Tatum.
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