orthography

/ɔːˈθɒɡɹəfi/noun
High School
1

A method of representing a language or the sounds of language by written symbols; spelling.

2

A set of conventions for writing a language, including norms of spelling, capitalization, emphasis, hyphenation, punctuation, and word breaks.

3

The aspect of language study concerned with letters and their sequences in words; the study of spelling.

4

Correct spelling according to established usage; also (obsolete) pronunciation according to the spelling of a word.

5

A form of projection used to represent three-dimensional objects in two dimensions, in which all the projection lines are orthogonal or perpendicular to the projection plane; an orthographic projection, especially when used to draw an elevation, vertical projection, etc., of a building; also (obsolete) a drawing made in this way.

6

Synonym of orthographer (“someone knowledgeable in spelling rules”).

Thesaurus

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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