selectivity

noun
Middle School
1

The quality of being selective, or extent to which something is selective.

2

The ability of a radio receiver to separate a desired signal frequency from others.

3

Discrimination of a reactant towards a choice of other reactants; the ratio of rate constants for different reactants.

4

An approach to social work that prioritizes people perceived as having the most need for assistance.

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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