Lester

/ˈlɛstɚ/name
Middle School
1

A surname from Old English derived from the English place name Leicester.

2

A male given name transferred from the surname, of 19th century and later usage.

3

A town in Limestone County, Alabama.

4

An unincorporated community in Mitchell County, Georgia.

5

A minor city in Lyon County, Iowa.

6

A township in Black Hawk County, Iowa.

7

An unincorporated community in Tinicum Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

8

A ghost town in King County, Washington.

9

A town in Raleigh 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