What does cuneiform look like? Can you describe an example character or word so I can visualize it in my mind?
Sure, here is a description of the Sumerian letter "A":

The first and second strokes are horizontal lines that extend to the right. The third stroke curves up at its bottom part, creating what looks like two triangles meeting each other on their top parts. These shapes continue for some time until they meet again, making them seem to form the head of an animal. Finally, there is one final curved line above all this which makes it resemble a horn shape with the tip facing upwards.