Lorton

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Middle School
1

A surname.

2

A civil parish of Allerdale district, Cumbria, England, including the villages of High Lorton and Low Lorton (OS grid ref NY1525).

3

A village in Otoe County, Nebraska, United States.

4

A census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, 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

Consonance

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