broach

/bɹəʊtʃ/noun
Middle School
1

A series of chisel points mounted on one piece of steel. For example, the toothed stone chisel shown here.

2

A broad chisel for stone-cutting.

3

Alternative spelling of brooch.

4

A spit for cooking food.

5

An awl; a bodkin; also, a wooden rod or pin, sharpened at each end, used by thatchers.

6

A spire rising from a tower.

7

A spit-like start on the head of a young stag.

8

The stick from which candle wicks are suspended for dipping.

9

The pin in a lock which enters the barrel of the key.

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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