Rhyme Scheme Identification Worksheet

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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.

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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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What does ABBA mean in a rhyme scheme?

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

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What does ABCB mean in a rhyme scheme?

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ABCB means that the second and fourth lines rhyme with each other, while the first line does not rhyme with them.

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Identify the rhyme scheme: 'The snow is soft and white, It covers all the land. The trees are full of light, Each branch like a hand.'

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ABAB

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Identify the rhyme scheme: 'The moon is shining bright, The stars are twinkling near. The sky is full of light, The night is calm and clear.'

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ABAB

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Identify the rhyme scheme: 'The fish swim fast, They flip and dive. They dash right past, They feel alive!'

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ABAB

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Identify the rhyme scheme: 'The hamster rolls around the floor, Inside his plastic ball. He bumps into the kitchen door, Then scurries down the hall!'

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ABAB

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Identify the rhyme scheme: 'She wears a dress of silver lace, She twirls upon the floor. She sings a tune with so much grace, We all shout, “Sing some more!”'

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ABAB