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noun a poem, word puzzle, or other composition in which certain letters in each line form a word or words

adjective relating to or characteristic of an acrostic

• The students were tasked with creating an acrostic poem for their English assignment.
• We had to make an acrostic for our project in class today.
• I whipped up an acrostic real quick for the presentation.
• His actions seemed to spell out an acrostic of deceit and betrayal.

noun a short, simple song or poem

• The composer wrote a beautiful ditty for the opera.
• She hummed a catchy ditty while doing the dishes.
• I love that little ditty you sang at the party last night.
• The politician's speech was just a ditty, lacking any real substance.

noun a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing

• The term 'passed away' is often used as a euphemism for death in formal settings.
• My grandma always says she's 'taking a nap' as a euphemism for going to bed early.
• In some circles, 'kick the bucket' is a slang euphemism for dying.
• Using 'downsizing' as a euphemism for laying off employees softens the blow but doesn't change the reality.

noun a word or phrase used in a non-literal sense to add rhetorical force to a spoken or written passage

preposition a word used before a noun or pronoun to show its relationship to another word in the sentence

• The author used a figure of speech to enhance the imagery in the poem.
• I love how she plays with figures of speech in her writing.
• That rapper has some sick figures of speech in his lyrics.
• The politician's statement was not to be taken literally, as it was a figure of speech.

noun a trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or business

• The company's marketing team came up with a gimmick to attract more customers.
• I think the new promotion is just a gimmick to get us to spend more money.
• That new app is just a gimmick to get more downloads.
• His charm may seem like a gimmick, but it's just his natural charisma shining through.

noun a figure of speech in which exaggeration is used for emphasis or effect, as in 'I could sleep for a year'

• The author's use of hyperbole in his writing emphasizes the extreme nature of the character's emotions.
• She always uses hyperbole when describing how busy she is, like saying she has a million things to do.
• He's always exaggerating with hyperbole, like saying he's so hungry he could eat a horse.
• Her love for him was so strong, it was like a hyperbole that couldn't be contained.

noun a light ringing sound, such as that made by metal objects being shaken together

verb to make a light ringing sound

adjective describing something that produces a light ringing sound

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• The jingle of the bells could be heard from far away.
• I love it when I hear that jingle, it means the ice cream truck is coming!
• That jingle is like music to my ears.
• The jingle of coins in his pocket reminded him of his wealth.

noun a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction

• The term 'jumbo shrimp' is often considered an oxymoron in linguistics.
• My sister said she's going on a 'working vacation' which sounds like an oxymoron to me.
• I think 'act natural' is kind of an oxymoron, don't you?
• The phrase 'bittersweet ending' is an oxymoron that perfectly captures the complexity of the situation.

noun a word or phrase that has a double meaning or that is used in a humorous way

preposition used before 'words' to show that the words are being used in a playful or clever manner

• The author's clever play on words added depth to the novel.
• I love it when comedians use a play on words to make jokes.
• That meme was hilarious because of the play on words it used.
• His arguments were full of play on words, making it hard to distinguish the truth.

noun a fast-food chain specializing in fried chicken

adjective used to describe something related to or characteristic of Popeyes

• Popeyes is a popular fast food chain known for its spicy fried chicken.
• Let's grab some Popeyes for lunch today.
• I'm craving some Popeyes, let's go get some!
• The Popeyes on this street corner always reminds me of home.

noun a play on words that produces a humorous effect by using a word that suggests two or more meanings or by exploiting similar sounding words with different meanings

• The comedian's clever puns had the audience in stitches.
• I love it when you make puns, they always make me laugh.
• That pun was so corny, but I couldn't help but chuckle.
• His puns were like little puzzles, waiting to be solved.

noun a person who makes puns or plays on words

• The punster at the comedy club always had the audience in stitches with his clever wordplay.
• My friend is such a punster, he can turn any situation into a joke.
• The punster in our group is always cracking jokes and making us laugh.
• She is a punster when it comes to teasing her siblings, always finding a witty comeback.

noun a word agreeing with another in terminal sound

verb to compose or treat in verse

• The poet used a perfect rhyme scheme in his sonnet.
• I love it when songs have a catchy rhyme to sing along to.
• That rap battle had some sick rhymes!
• The colors of the sunset seemed to rhyme with the hues of the ocean.

verb the action of creating words that have the same sound

adjective describing a word that has the same sound as another word

• The poet spent hours perfecting the rhyming scheme in his sonnet.
• I love listening to rhyming rap battles.
• That song has some sick rhyming lyrics.
• The colors of the sunset were rhyming with the hues of the ocean.

noun a talk or conversation aimed at persuading someone to buy a product or service

• The sales talk delivered by the marketing team was well-researched and persuasive.
• I can't stand listening to those long sales talks at the mall.
• The sales talk was so cheesy, I couldn't help but roll my eyes.
• Her sales talk was like a well-crafted story, drawing in customers with each word.

noun a quality that makes someone or something attractive or appealing in a sexual way

• The actress's sex appeal contributed to her success in the entertainment industry.
• That guy has so much sex appeal, he always gets all the attention at parties.
• She's got mad sex appeal, no wonder everyone is after her.
• The new sports car has a lot of sex appeal, making it a popular choice among buyers.

noun a short and striking or memorable phrase used in advertising or propaganda

• The company's new slogan emphasizes their commitment to sustainability.
• I love the slogan for the new product - it's so catchy!
• That slogan is lit, bro!
• Her actions spoke louder than any slogan ever could.

verb To extend outward or project beyond a surface or boundary.

• The red flag on the field helped the players stick out from a distance.
• Her bright pink hair really makes her stick out in a crowd.
• His dance moves really make him stick out on the dance floor.
• His unique perspective on the issue made him stick out among the other candidates.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

verb A word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.

article A word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite (e.g. the, a, an).

• It is unethical to stretch the truth in a court of law.
• I know you like to stretch the truth, but try to be honest this time.
• Stop stretching the truth, just tell it like it is.
• Sometimes in storytelling, it's okay to stretch the truth to make the story more interesting.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

pronoun a word that takes the place of a noun

• After analyzing the data, I made some adjustments to the algorithm. Do you see what I did there?
• I switched the ingredients in the recipe to make it healthier. See what I did there?
• I totally pranked my brother by hiding his phone. See what I did there?
• I took a different approach to solving the problem. Can you see what I did there?

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

pronoun a word that takes the place of a noun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite

• Your comprehensive research on the topic truly impressed me. You had me at 'statistical analysis'.
• I was already sold on the idea, but when you mentioned free food, you had me at 'free food'.
• I was ready to leave the party until they started playing my favorite song. You had me at 'Old Town Road'.
• I was hesitant about joining the project, but your passion for it really convinced me. You had me at 'changing lives'.

noun aahs

• The audience erupted in a chorus of 'aahs' as the magician performed his final trick.
• The kids let out a few 'aahs' as they opened their presents on Christmas morning.
• The new movie had everyone in the theater going 'aahs' and 'oohs' throughout the entire film.
• The sight of the beautiful sunset filled her with 'aahs' of wonder and awe.

noun a suffix used to form nouns denoting a group of persons or things having a common trait or interest

• The advertising campaign was a huge success, reaching millions of viewers.
• I saw an ad for that new restaurant on the corner, wanna check it out?
• I'm so tired of seeing ads pop up every time I try to watch a video online.
• She always puts up a tough front, but deep down she's just a sad clown.