selective
/səˈlɛktɪv/adj
Middle School
1
Of or relating to the process of selection.
2
Of or relating to natural selection.
3
Choosy, fussy or discriminating when selecting.
4
Having the authority or capability to make a selection.
5
Of or relating to the social work approach called selectivity.
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