increment

/ˈɪŋkɹɪmn̩t/noun
Middle School
1

The action of increasing or becoming greater.

2

The amount of increase.

3

An amplification without strict climax, as in the following passage: "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, […] think on these things."

4

The amount of time added to a player's clock after each move.

5

A syllable in excess of the number of the nominative singular or the second-person singular present indicative.

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