broad

/bɹɔːd/adj
Middle School
1

Wide in extent or scope.

2

Extended, in the sense of diffused; open; clear; full.

3

Having a large measure of any thing or quality; unlimited; unrestrained.

4

Comprehensive; liberal; enlarged.

5

Plain; evident.

6

General rather than specific.

7

Unsubtle; obvious.

8

Free; unrestrained; unconfined.

9

Gross; coarse; indelicate.

10

Strongly regional.

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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