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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, which creates a musical quality when spoken or written together.

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Give an example of a pair of rhyming words.

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An example of a pair of rhyming words is 'cat' and 'hat'.

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What is the importance of rhyming in poetry?

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Rhyming in poetry adds rhythm, musicality, and can enhance the emotional impact of the poem.

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What is a perfect rhyme?

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A perfect rhyme occurs when the final stressed syllables of two or more words sound exactly the same, such as 'star' and 'far'.

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What is a slant rhyme?

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A slant rhyme, also known as a near rhyme or half rhyme, occurs when the sounds are similar but not identical, such as 'shape' and 'keep'.

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How can rhyming words enhance storytelling?

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Rhyming words can make storytelling more engaging and memorable, helping to emphasize key themes and ideas.

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What is the difference between internal rhyme and end rhyme?

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Internal rhyme occurs within a single line of poetry, while end rhyme occurs at the end of lines.

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What is an example of internal rhyme?

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An example of internal rhyme is: 'I went to town to buy a gown.'

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How do rhyming schemes affect poetry?

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Rhyming schemes create patterns that can enhance the structure and flow of a poem, influencing its overall tone and mood.

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What is a couplet in poetry?

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A couplet is a pair of consecutive lines in a poem that typically rhyme and have the same meter.