note

/nəʊt/noun
Elementary
1

A symbol or annotation.

2

A mark or token by which a thing may be known; a visible sign; a character; a distinctive mark or feature; a characteristic quality.

3

A mark, or sign, made to call attention, to point out something to notice, or the like; a sign, or token, proving or giving evidence.

4

A brief remark; a marginal comment or explanation; hence, an annotation on a text or author; a comment; a critical, explanatory, or illustrative observation.

5

A brief piece of writing intended to assist the memory; a memorandum; a minute.

6

A short informal letter; a billet.

7

An academic treatise (often without regard to length); a treatment; a discussion paper; (loosely) any contribution to an academic discourse.

8

A diplomatic missive or written communication.

9

A written or printed paper (or digital equivalent) acknowledging a debt, and promising payment.

10

A list of items or of charges; an account.

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

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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