discernment

noun
High School
1

The ability to distinguish; judgement.

2

The act of distinguishing between things.

3

The ability to distinguish between things.

4

The ability to perceive differences that exist.

5

The condition of understanding.

6

Aesthetic discrimination; taste, appreciation.

7

Perceptiveness.

8

The ability to make wise judgements; sagacity.

9

Discretion in judging objectively.

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