Fig Lang, Rhyme, and Repetition

Figurative Language & Rhyme Scheme Lesson

O'Riley/Hanes - 7th ELA

​Figurative Language Terms

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a rhyme scheme?

• AABB

• CDCD

• ABAB

• EFEF

​Sweet, Difficult Sounds

​[1] It was the first day of school, and students swarmed the hallways like a roaming mass of bookbags. Nothukula wasn't sure what to do, so she watched her new schoolmates as they slammed lockers shut, hugged each other and handed out high fives.

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​Find the example of figurative language!

Rhyme Scheme & Repetition

​Rhyme Scheme: The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line in a poem or song

Repetition: Repeating a word or phrase multiple times in a sentence or paragraph

Multiple Choice

What is a rhyme scheme?

• The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line in a poem or song.

• The arrangement of words in alphabetical order.

• The use of words that imitate the sounds they describe.

• The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive lines.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a rhyme?

• dog and cat

• apple and orange

• cat and hat

• book and pen

Multiple Choice

What is a rhyme?

• A rhyme is a repetition of similar sounds in the middle stressed syllables of two or more words.

• A rhyme is a repetition of similar sounds in the final stressed syllables of two or more words.

• A rhyme is a repetition of similar sounds in the initial stressed syllables of two or more words.

• A rhyme is a repetition of similar sounds in the final unstressed syllables of two or more words.

Multiple Choice

Ashley spoke loudly and slowly, like Nothukula had trouble hearing. She was still standing there, staring at Nothukula, as if tapping the glass of a fish tank, waiting for any reaction. It made Nothukula nervous, stiffening her tongue. With each wordless second that passed, she felt more pressure to make up for the awkwardness, say the right thing to Ashley and ensure it came out perfectly.

• Ashley spoke loudly and slowly

• She was still standing there, staring at Nothukula, as if tapping the glass of a fish tank,

• It made Nothukula nervous,

• say the right thing to Ashley and ensure it came out perfectly.

Multiple Choice

What is rhythm in poetry?

• Pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables

• Alliteration

• Meter

• Rhyme scheme

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of rhythm?

• heartbeat

• melody

• chord

• drumbeat

Multiple Choice

What is repetition in poetry?

• The absence of any repetition in the poem.

• The repetition of a single word throughout the entire poem.

• The deliberate use of the same word, phrase, line, or stanza multiple times to create emphasis, rhythm, or a specific effect.

• The use of different words to convey the same meaning.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of repetition?

• Using different sentence structures to emphasize a point

• Including multiple examples to support a point

• Using synonyms to convey the same meaning

• Repeating a word or phrase multiple times in a sentence or paragraph

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of rhyme scheme in a poem?

• To create a pattern of rhyming words at the end of each line.

• To emphasize certain words or ideas in the poem.

• To create a rhythm in the poem.

• To add complexity to the poem.

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of repetition in a poem?

• To distract the reader from the main theme

• To make the poem longer and more tedious

• To create emphasis, reinforce a theme or idea, and create a rhythmic or musical quality.

• To add complexity and confusion to the poem