sign

/saɪn/noun
Early Childhood
1

A visible fact that shows that something exists or may happen.

2

An omen.

3

A property of the body that indicates a disease and, unlike a symptom, can be detected objectively by someone other than the patient.

4

A mark or another symbol used to represent something.

5

Physical evidence left by an animal.

6

A clearly visible object, generally flat, bearing a short message in words or pictures.

7

A wonder; miracle; prodigy.

8

An astrological sign.

9

Positive or negative polarity, as denoted by the + or - sign.

10

A specific gesture or motion used to communicate by those with speaking or hearing difficulties; now specifically, a linguistic unit in sign language equivalent to word in spoken languages.

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