Egypt

/ˈiː.d͡ʒɪpt/name
Middle School
1

A country in North Africa and West Asia. Official name: Arab Republic of Egypt. Capital: Cairo.

2

A civilization based around the river Nile, on its lower reaches nearer the Mediterranean.

3

A town in Craighead County, Arkansas.

4

An unincorporated community in Effingham County, Georgia.

5

An unincorporated community in Jordan Township, Jasper County, Indiana.

6

An unincorporated community in Chickasaw County, Mississippi.

7

An unincorporated community in Holmes County, Mississippi.

8

An unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Auglaize County, Ohio.

9

An extinct town in Belmont County, Ohio.

10

A census-designated place in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

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

Consonance

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