Rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line in a poem or song. We use letters (like A, B, C) to show which lines rhyme. For example, if the first and third lines rhyme, and the second and fourth lines rhyme, the rhyme scheme is ABAB. Understanding rhyme schemes can help you appreciate poetry and even write your own!
Match the term with its definition:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Rhyme Scheme | A. A group of lines forming a unit in a poem. |
| 2. Stanza | B. The repetition of similar sounds in two or more words. |
| 3. Rhyme | C. A pattern of rhyming words at the end of lines in a poem. |
| 4. Couplet | D. Two lines of a verse, usually in the same meter and joined by rhyme, that form a unit. |
| 5. Pattern | E. A repeated decorative design. |
Match the correct term to its corresponding definition.
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A ____________________ scheme is a pattern of ____________________ at the end of each line in a poem. We use ____________________ to show which lines rhyme. For example, ABAB means the first and ____________________ lines rhyme, and the second and fourth lines ____________________. Understanding rhyme schemes helps us appreciate poetry.
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Why do you think poets use rhyme schemes? How does it affect the way you experience a poem?
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