mob

/mɒb/noun
Middle School
1

A large or disorderly group of people; especially one bent on riotous or destructive action.

2

The lower classes of a community; the rabble.

3

A group of animals such as horses or cattle.

4

(collective) A group of kangaroos.

5

(collective) A group of emus.

6

A mafia: a group that engages in organized crime.

7

A group of Aboriginal people associated with an extended family group, clan group or wider community group, from a particular place or country.

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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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