brood

/bɹuːd/noun
Middle School
1

The young of certain animals, especially a group of young birds or fowl hatched at one time by the same mother.

2

The young of any egg-laying creature, especially if produced at the same time.

3

The eggs and larvae of social insects such as bees, ants and some wasps, especially when gathered together in special brood chambers or combs within the colony.

4

The children in one family; offspring.

5

That which is bred or produced; breed; species.

6

Parentage.

7

Heavy waste in tin and copper ores.

8

A large number or crowd of people, animals, or objects.

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