Wilkie

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Middle School
1

A surname originating as a patronymic.

2

A male given name from the Germanic languages, in modern use often transferred back from the surname.

3

A town in Saskatchewan, Canada.

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