Opal

name
Middle School
1

A unisex given name from English from the precious stone, invented in the nineteenth century.

2

A female given name from English from the precious stone, invented in the nineteenth century.

3

A male given name from English from the precious stone, invented in the nineteenth century.

4

A type of petrol made by British Petroleum designed to be unable to be used for petrol sniffing.

5

A hamlet in Alberta, Canada.

6

A census-designated place in Virginia.

7

A town in Wyoming.

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

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