Lomax

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Middle School
1

A former region in Lancashire, England (believed to be Lumhalghs).

2

A habitational surname.

3

A township and village therein, in Henderson County, Illinois.

4

An unincorporated community in Railroad Township, Starke County, Indiana.

5

A ghost town in Custer County, Nebraska.

6

A neighbourhood of La Porte, Harris County, Texas.

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