Poetic Structure

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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A pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem, often described using letters (e.g., ABAB).

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How do you find the rhyme scheme of a poem?

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Highlight or underline the last word in each line, write letters next to each word to see what rhymes, and write all the letters out in one line.

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What is lyric poetry?

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A form of poetry where a single speaker expresses his/her thoughts or feelings.

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What is a cinquain poem?

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A poem that consists of 5 lines with a specific syllable count or word count.

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What is the theme of a poem?

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The message or underlying meaning that the poet wants to convey to the reader.

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How often should a poem rhyme?

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It depends on the type of poem; some poems rhyme frequently, while others do not rhyme at all.

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What is a couplet?

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A pair of lines in a poem that usually rhyme and have the same meter.

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What is internal rhyme?

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A rhyme that occurs within a single line of poetry, rather than at the end of lines.

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What is free verse poetry?

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A type of poetry that does not follow a specific rhyme scheme or meter.

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What is an acrostic poem?

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A poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word or message.