Leroy
/ˈliːˌɹɔɪ/name
Middle School
1
A surname from French, borne by English speakers.
2
A male given name transferred from the surname.
3
A town in Saskatchewan, Canada.
4
A census-designated place in Alabama, United States.
5
A city in Texas, 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