acumen
/ˈækjʊmən/noun
High School
1
Quickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination; acuity of mind.
2
A sharp, tapering point extending from a plant.
3
A bony, often sharp, protuberance, especially that of the ischium.
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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