indictment
/ɪnˈdaɪt.mənt/noun
High School
1
An official formal accusation for a criminal offence, or the process by which it is brought to a jury.
2
The official legal document outlining the charges concerned; bill of indictment.
3
An accusation of wrongdoing; a criticism or condemnation.
4
Evidence of failure or poor performance.
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