Maurer
name
Middle School
1
A surname from German.
2
A neighbourhood of Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. Former name: Barber.
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