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Acrostic

usgb/əˈkrɔːstɪk/Volume
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Creative Expression

An acrostic can be a personal, creative way to express feelings or ideas through poetry.

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In class, students crafted acrostic poems about friendship.
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Puzzle Challenge

Acrostics can be challenging puzzles where finding the words takes patience and vocabulary knowledge.

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The acrostic puzzle in the newspaper always tested her word skills.
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Hidden Messages

Acrostics often hide messages or names, making them fun for secret or playful communication.

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His love note was an acrostic, the first letters spelling 'MARRY ME'.
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