attribution

/ˌæ.tɹɪˈbju.ʃən/noun
Middle School
1

The act of attributing something.

2

An explicit or formal acknowledgment of ownership or authorship.

3

A legal doctrine by which liability is extended to a defendant who did not actually commit the tortious or criminal act.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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