tan
/ˈtæn/noun
Elementary
1
A light, brown-like colour.
2
A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources.
3
The bark of an oak or other tree from which tannic acid is obtained.
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