objective

/ɒbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/adj
High School
1

Of or relating to a material object, actual existence or reality.

2

Not influenced by the strong emotions or prejudices.

3

Based on observed facts; without purely subjective assessment.

4

Of, or relating to a noun or pronoun used as the object of a verb.

5

Of, or relating to verbal conjugation that indicates the object (patient) of an action. (In linguistic descriptions of Tundra Nenets, among others.)

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