obligation

/ˌɒb.lɪˈɡeɪ.ʃn̩/noun
Middle School
1

The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.

2

A social, legal, or moral requirement, duty, contract, or promise that compels someone to follow or avoid a particular course of action.

3

A course of action imposed by society, law, or conscience by which someone is bound or restricted.

4

A legal agreement stipulating a specified action or forbearance by a party to the agreement; the document containing such agreement.

5

Reason for being obliged to, that is, grateful for, something.

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

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing