Calcutta

/kælˈkʌtə/name
High School
1

Former name of Kolkata: the capital and largest city of West Bengal, India.

2

A resort in Suriname.

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Kolkata

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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”)

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Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

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Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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