noun
- Plural of acrostic; poems or word puzzles in which the first letter of each line or word spells out a word or message when read vertically.
Usage: Common in children's literature and educational settings; Often used as a creative writing exercise
Examples
- The teacher asked students to write acrostics using their names.
- She created acrostics for each season of the year.
- Acrostics are a fun way to practice spelling and vocabulary.
- The poem collection included several clever acrostics hidden within longer verses.
- Children often enjoy writing acrostics because they combine art and wordplay.
- He wrote acrostics to help remember the planets in order.