commitment

/kəˈmɪtmənt/noun
Middle School
1

The act of sending a legislative bill to committee for review.

2

Official consignment sending a person to prison or a mental health institution.

3

Promise or agreement to do something in the future, especially

4

Act of assuming a financial obligation at a future date.

5

Being bound emotionally or intellectually to a course of action or to another person or persons.

6

The trait of sincerity and focused purpose.

7

Perpetration as in a crime or mistake.

8

State of being pledged or engaged.

9

The act of being locked away, such as in an institution for the mentally ill or in jail.

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