obligate
/ˈɒb.lɪˌɡeɪt/verb
Middle School
1
To bind, compel, constrain, or oblige by a social, legal, or moral tie.
2
To cause to be grateful or indebted; to oblige.
3
To commit (money, for example) in order to fulfill an obligation.
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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