Poetry Rhyme Scheme 2nd Grade

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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A rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line in a poem.

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What does AABB mean in a rhyme scheme?

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AABB means that the first two lines rhyme with each other, and the next two lines rhyme with each other.

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What does ABAB mean in a rhyme scheme?

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ABAB means that the first and third lines rhyme with each other, and the second and fourth lines rhyme with each other.

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Identify the rhyme scheme: 'The cat sat on the mat.' 'The dog ran fast.'

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AABB

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Identify the rhyme scheme: 'I see a bee.' 'It is on a tree.'

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AABB

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Identify the rhyme scheme: 'The sun is bright.' 'It shines all day.'

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ABAB

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Identify the rhyme scheme: 'I like to play.' 'It is so fun.' 'I run and run.' 'Until the day is done.'

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AABB

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Identify the rhyme scheme: 'The stars are high.' 'They twinkle at night.' 'The moon is bright.' 'It lights the sky.'

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ABAB

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What is an example of a couplet?

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A couplet is two lines of poetry that rhyme, like 'The cat is fat. It sat on a mat.'

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What is an example of a quatrain?

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A quatrain is four lines of poetry, like 'The sun is up. The sky is blue. I love to play. How about you?'.