obliged

/əˈblaɪd͡ʒd/adj

High School

Under an obligation to do something.

Grateful or indebted because of a favor done.

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obligated

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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”)

oad oak oar oas oat oba och oct oda odd

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

ais aja api aye bae bly buy bye cai cgi

Consonance

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

jab jeb job kgb boge gebo gibb jabs jobe jobs

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