acidic
/əˈsɪ.dɪk/adj
Middle School
1
Of or relating to acid; having the character of an acid.
2
Having a pH less than 7, or being sour, or having the strength to neutralize alkalis, or turning a litmus paper red.
3
Containing a high percentage of silica-bearing minerals.
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