Rhyming words

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What are rhyming words?

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Rhyming words are words that have the same ending sound, typically the last syllable.

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Give an example of two rhyming words.

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Cat and hat.

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What is the rhyme scheme?

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The rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem or song.

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How can you identify rhyming words?

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You can identify rhyming words by listening for similar ending sounds.

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What is a near rhyme?

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A near rhyme, or slant rhyme, is when words have similar but not identical sounds.

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Are 'town' and 'brown' rhyming words?

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Yes, 'town' and 'brown' are rhyming words.

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What is the importance of rhyming in poetry?

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Rhyming adds rhythm, musicality, and can enhance the meaning of the poem.

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Can two words with different spellings rhyme?

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Yes, two words can rhyme even if they are spelled differently, as long as they have the same ending sound.

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What is an example of a pair of near rhymes?

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Home and come.

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What is a perfect rhyme?

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A perfect rhyme is when the final stressed syllables of two words sound exactly the same.