Cassandra

/kəˈsæn.dɹə/name
High School
1

A prophetess who was daughter of King Priam of Troy and his queen Hecuba. She captured the eye of Apollo and was granted the ability to see the future; however, she was destined never to be believed.

2

A female given name from Ancient Greek.

3

An unincorporated community in Walker County, Georgia, United States.

4

A small borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

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Alliteration

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Assonance

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Consonance

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

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