Hazel

/ˈheɪzəl/name
Middle School
1

A female given name from English from the plant or colour hazel. Popular in the U.S. at the turn of the 20th century.

2

A topographic surname from Middle English for someone who lived near a hazel tree.

3

A minor city in Calloway County, Kentucky.

4

A town in Hamlin County, South Dakota.

5

An unincorporated community in Snohomish County, Washington.

6

An unincorporated community in Wetzel County, West Virginia.

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

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