telegraph
/ˈtɛl.ɪ.ɡɹɑːf/noun
Middle School
1
Synonym of telegraphy, any process for transmitting arbitrarily long messages over a long distance using a symbolic code.
2
The electrical device gradually developed in the early 19th century to transmit messages (telegrams) using Morse code; the entire system used to transmit its messages including overhead lines and transoceanic cables.
3
A visible or audible cue that indicates to an opponent the action that a character is about to take.
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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