acacia

/əˈkeɪ.ʃə/noun
High School
1

A shrub or tree of the tribe Acacieae.

2

The thickened or dried juice of several species in Acacieae, in particular Vachellia nilotica (syn. Acacia nilotica, Egyptian acacia).

3

A false acacia; robinia tree (Robinia pseudoacacia).

4

Gum arabic; gum acacia.

5

Any of several related trees, such as a locust tree.

6

A light to moderate greenish yellow with a hint of red.

7

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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