Understanding Poetry and Rhyme Schemes

Rhyming is when some words sound alike.

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The rhyming pattern a poem follows.

Uses words in ways that are different from their literal meaning.

A type of poem that consists of three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern.

A 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme, often about love.

A humorous five-line poem with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).

The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'