reference

/ˈɹɛf.(ə.)ɹəns/noun
Elementary
1

A relationship or relation (to something).

2

A measurement one can compare (some other measurement) to.

3

Information about a person, provided by someone (a referee) with whom they are well acquainted.

4

A person who provides this information; a referee.

5

A reference work.

6

The act of referring: a submitting for information or decision.

7

A relation between objects in which one object designates, or acts as a means by which to connect to or link to, another object.

8

A short written identification of a previously published work which is used as a source for a text.

9

A previously published written work thus indicated; a source.

10

An object containing information which refers to data stored elsewhere, as opposed to containing the data itself.

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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