dividend

/ˈdɪvɪdɛnd/noun
High School
1

A cash payment of money by a company to its shareholders, usually made periodically (e.g., quarterly or annually).

2

A number or expression that is to be divided by another.

3

Beneficial results from a metaphorical investment (of time, effort, etc.)

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