litmus
/ˈlɪtməs/noun
High School
1
A dyestuff extracted from certain lichens, that changes color when exposed to pH levels greater than or less than certain critical levels.
2
A simple test of acidity in a liquid using litmus, usually in the form of litmus paper.
3
A simple test of any attribute; a litmus test.
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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