Macha
name
Middle School
1
The wife of Nemed. She died only twelve days after arriving in Ireland.
2
Macha of the Tuatha Dé Danann who is the daughter of Ernmas and sister of Mórrígan.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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