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, usually described using letters to indicate which lines rhyme.

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How is the rhyme scheme represented?

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The rhyme scheme is represented using letters, where each letter corresponds to a line in the poem. Lines that rhyme are given the same letter.

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Identify the rhyme scheme of 'Baa Baa Black Sheep'.

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The rhyme scheme is A A B C.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.

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Identify the rhyme scheme of 'Row, row, row your boat'.

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The rhyme scheme is A B C B.

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Identify the rhyme scheme of 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star'.

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The rhyme scheme is A A B B.

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Identify the rhyme scheme of 'Incy Wincy Spider'.

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The rhyme scheme is A B C B.

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What is the difference between rhyme scheme and alliteration?

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Rhyme scheme refers to the pattern of rhymes in a poem, while alliteration refers to the repetition of initial consonant sounds.

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

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The letter 'A' represents the first line or lines that rhyme with each other.

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

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The letter 'B' represents the second line or lines that rhyme with each other but do not rhyme with the 'A' lines.