cracking
/ˈkɹækɪŋ/noun
High School
1
The thermal decomposition of a substance, especially that of crude petroleum in order to produce petrol / gasoline.
2
The formation of cracks on a surface.
3
The production of a crack sound.
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