Spence

/ˈspɛns/name
Middle School
1

Short form of the male given name Spencer.

2

A surname.

3

A suburb of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.

4

A locality in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia.

5

A ghost town in Magnetawan township, Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada.

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