Philip
/ˈfɪlɪp/name
Middle School
1
One of the twelve disciples of Jesus in the Bible; one of the seven deacons.
2
A male given name from Ancient Greek.
3
A surname originating as a patronymic.
4
A small city, the county seat of Haakon County, South Dakota, United States.
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