competency

/ˈkɒm.pə.tən.si/noun
Middle School
1

The ability to perform some task; competence.

2

An individual's capacity to understand the nature and implications of their legal rights and obligations.

3

Implicit knowledge of a language’s structure.

4

A sufficient supply of something.

5

A sustainable income.

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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