credit
/ˈkɹɛdɪt/verb
Middle School
1
To believe; to put credence in.
2
To add to an account.
3
To acknowledge the contribution of.
4
To bring honour or repute upon; to do credit to; to raise the estimation of.
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