competent

/ˈkɒmpətənt/adj
Middle School
1

Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.

2

Having jurisdiction or authority over a particular issue or question.

3

Adequate for the purpose.

4

Functionally in order; functioning adequately.

5

Permeable to foreign DNA.

6

Resistant to deformation or flow.

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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