competence

/ˈkɒm.pə.təns/noun
High School
1

The quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role.

2

The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task or skill.

3

The system of linguistic knowledge possessed by native speakers of a language, as opposed to its actual use in concrete situations (performance), cf. linguistic competence.

4

A sustainable income.

5

the legal authority to deal with a matter.

6

The degree to which a rock is resistant to deformation or flow.

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

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