acrostic
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Acróstico means acrostic, and the first letters of the five-line verses for Shakira’s new song spell out the names of her sons, Milan and Sasha.
From New York Times ● May 12, 2023
The poem published Tuesday, “Floral Tribute,” is in the form of a double acrostic, which means that the first letter of each line spells out Elizabeth when taken together.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 13, 2022
We love a good sonnet, acrostic or villanelle.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 3, 2022
The album title is an acrostic for her family nickname, Simbi - and her lyrics often delve into the darkest corners of her backstory.
From BBC ● Dec. 22, 2021
I am done writing this darn acrostic poem.
From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor
Anglo-Latin riddlers often put their collections together in a very particular order involving elaborate acrostics.
From New York Times ● Sep. 9, 2021
I do acrostics and logic games and crossword puzzles in pen, and if one of those crosswords is too easy I will cover up all the “Across” clues.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 17, 2020
Scholars have found what appear to be other “Paradise Lost” acrostics, including one discovered in 1977.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 6, 2019
The New York Times has featured its crossword puzzle since 1942, while other newspapers have carried comics, word puzzles and acrostics.
From New York Times ● Mar. 6, 2014
While the rest of the class shares their acrostics, I write a new one in the margin of my notebook, shielding it with my arm so no one can see.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
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Reading: Literature - Poetry - Introductory
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