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, typically described using letters to represent each sound.

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How do you identify a rhyme scheme?

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To identify a rhyme scheme, assign a letter to each line of the poem. Lines that rhyme with each other receive the same letter.

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What does the letter 'A' represent in a rhyme scheme?

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The letter 'A' represents the first rhyme sound in a rhyme scheme. Lines that rhyme with this sound will also be labeled 'A'.

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What does the letter 'B' represent in a rhyme scheme?

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The letter 'B' represents a different rhyme sound that does not rhyme with the 'A' lines. Lines that rhyme with this sound will be labeled 'B'.

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What is an example of a simple rhyme scheme?

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An example of a simple rhyme scheme is AABB, where the first two lines rhyme with each other and the next two lines rhyme with each other.

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What is the rhyme scheme of a quatrain?

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A quatrain is a stanza of four lines, and its rhyme scheme can vary, such as ABAB, AABB, or ABBA.

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What is the rhyme scheme of the poem 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star'?

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The rhyme scheme of 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star' is AABB.

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What is the rhyme scheme of the poem 'Little Miss Muffet'?

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The rhyme scheme of 'Little Miss Muffet' is AABCCB.

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What is the rhyme scheme of the poem 'The Road Not Taken'?

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The rhyme scheme of 'The Road Not Taken' is ABAAB.

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What is the rhyme scheme of the poem 'Annabel Lee'?

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The rhyme scheme of 'Annabel Lee' is ABABCB.