roost
/ɹuːst/noun
Middle School
1
The place where a bird sleeps (usually its nest or a branch).
2
A group of birds roosting together.
3
A bedroom.
4
The open cross-joists or inner roof of a cottage or living space.
5
A kick which causes the ball to travel a long distance.
6
Synonym of perch (“a position that is secure and advantageous”).
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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