Dorsey

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Middle School
1

A surname from Norman.

2

An unincorporated community in Madison County, Illinois, United States.

3

An unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States.

4

An unincorporated community in Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States.

5

An unincorporated community in Holt County, Nebraska, United States.

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