Bourbon
/ˈbʊə(ɹ).bən/name
Middle School
1
A European dynasty which reigns in Spain and formerly ruled the Kingdom of France.
2
A surname from French.
3
A Bourbon Democrat.
4
A white conservative, particularly in the context of opposition to equal rights for black people.
5
A county in Kentucky, see Bourbon County.
6
A street in New Orleans, Louisiana; in full, Bourbon Street.
7
The island of Réunion.
8
A town in Indiana.
9
A city in Missouri.
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
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