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
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