Texas

/ˈtɛk.səs/name
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A state in the south-central region of the United States. Capital: Austin. Largest city: Houston.

2

A town in Marathon County, Wisconsin.

3

A hamlet in Oswego County, New York.

4

An unincorporated community in Marion County, Alabama.

5

An unincorporated community in Heard County, Georgia.

6

An unincorporated community in Washington County, Kentucky.

7

An unincorporated community in Stone County, Mississippi.

8

An unincorporated community in Henry County, Ohio.

9

An unincorporated community in Tucker County, West Virginia.

10

A number of townships, listed under Texas Township.

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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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