index

/ˈɪndɛks/noun
Elementary
1

An alphabetical listing of items and their location.

2

The index finger; the forefinger.

3

A movable finger on a gauge, scale, etc.

4

A symbol resembling a pointing hand, used to direct particular attention to a note or paragraph.

5

That which points out; that which shows, indicates, manifests, or discloses.

6

A sign; an indication; a token.

7

A type of noun where the meaning of the form changes with respect to the context; e.g., 'Today's newspaper' is an indexical form since its referent will differ depending on the context. See also icon and symbol.

8

A single number calculated from an array of prices or of quantities.

9

A number representing a property or ratio; a coefficient.

10

A raised suffix indicating a power.

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

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