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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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