ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Acrostic

Okay kiddo, have you ever written your name vertically at the top of your paper and then wrote a different word for each letter of your name? If you have, then you've made an acrostic!

An acrostic is a type of poem or puzzle where the first letter of each line or word spells out a message or word when read vertically. So, when you made an acrostic of your name, you spelled out your name using different words for each letter.

It's a fun way to make a secret message or even just to get creative with words. You can make an acrostic for anything like your favorite animal, a friend's name, or even a holiday. Just remember to choose words that start with each letter and you'll have your very own acrostic!