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 or song, typically described using letters to indicate which lines rhyme.

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How is a rhyme scheme represented?

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A rhyme scheme is represented using letters of the alphabet, 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 the following lines: 'Row, row, row your boat, Gently down the stream, Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, Life is but a dream.'

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The rhyme scheme is A B C B.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words or phrases.

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How does alliteration differ from rhyme scheme?

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Alliteration focuses on the initial sounds of words, while rhyme scheme focuses on the ending sounds of lines.

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Identify the rhyme scheme of the following lines: 'Incy wincy spider, Climbed up the water spout, Down came the rain, And washed poor incy out.'

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The rhyme scheme is A B C B.

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Identify the rhyme scheme of the following lines: 'Baa baa black sheep, have you any wool? Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full.'

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The rhyme scheme is A A B C.

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What is the purpose of a rhyme scheme in poetry?

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A rhyme scheme adds musicality, rhythm, and structure to poetry, enhancing its aesthetic appeal.

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Can a poem have more than one rhyme scheme?

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Yes, a poem can have multiple rhyme schemes, especially if it has different stanzas with varying patterns.

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What is an example of a simple rhyme scheme?

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A simple rhyme scheme is A A B B, where the first two lines rhyme with each other and the next two lines rhyme with each other.