Banks

name
Middle School
1

An English toponymic surname for someone who lives near a hill or bank of land.

2

A town in Pike County, Alabama.

3

A town in Bradley County, Arkansas.

4

A census-designated place in Boise County, Idaho.

5

A township in Fayette County, Iowa.

6

A township in Antrim County, Michigan.

7

A city in Washington County, Oregon.

8

A township in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.

9

A township in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.

10

A suburb of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.

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

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