Richie
/ˈɹɪt͡ʃi/name
Middle School
1
A diminutive of the male given name Richard.
2
A surname transferred from the given name derived from the given name Richard.
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