ebony
/ˈɛb.ən.i/noun
Middle School
1
A hard, dense, deep black wood from various subtropical and tropical trees, especially of the genus Diospyros.
2
A tree that yields such wood.
3
A deep, dark black colour.
4
Dark skin colour.
5
A black key on a piano or other keyboard instrument (as opposed to ivory).
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