Maya
a flourishing Mesoamerican civilization that existed in and around Guatemala from the 3rd century to the 9th century.
various Mesoamerican peoples that continued in competing civilizations from the 10th century onward until conquered by Spain
various Mesoamerican peoples living in the Spanish Empire, and now parts of Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras
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
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