extinction
/ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/noun
Elementary
1
The action of making or becoming extinct; annihilation.
2
The absorption or scattering of electromagnetic radiation emitted by astronomical objects by intervening dust and gas before it reaches the observer.
3
The inability to perceive multiple stimuli simultaneously.
4
The fading of a conditioned response over time if it is not reinforced.
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