Maya
/ˈmaɪə/noun
Elementary
1
a flourishing Mesoamerican civilization that existed in and around Guatemala from the 3rd century to the 9th century.
2
various Mesoamerican peoples that continued in competing civilizations from the 10th century onward until conquered by Spain
3
various Mesoamerican peoples living in the Spanish Empire, and now parts of Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras
4
a variety of Mesoamerican peoples with farming from around 1000 BC onward, who developed a large civilization from the 3rd century onward
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