Rhyme Scheme

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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 of a poem, usually described using letters to represent each sound.

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What does 'AABCCB' rhyme scheme mean?

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In the 'AABCCB' rhyme scheme, the first two lines rhyme with each other (A), the next two lines form a new rhyme (B), and the last line rhymes with the second line (B).

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How do you identify a rhyme scheme?

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To identify a rhyme scheme, read the poem and assign a letter to each line based on its ending sound. Lines that rhyme get the same letter.

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What is an example of an AABB rhyme scheme?

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An example of an AABB rhyme scheme is: The cat sat on the mat (A) The dog lay on the log (A) Both lines 1 and 2 rhyme, and lines 3 and 4 would follow the same pattern.

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What is an example of an ABAB rhyme scheme?

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An example of an ABAB rhyme scheme is: The sun is shining bright (A) The birds are singing sweet (B) The day is full of light (A) And joy is in the street (B)