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.

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What does AABB mean in a rhyme scheme?

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AABB means that the first two lines rhyme with each other, and the next two lines rhyme with each other.

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What does ABAB mean in a rhyme scheme?

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ABAB means that the first and third lines rhyme, and the second and fourth lines rhyme.

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What is an example of a rhyme scheme?

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An example of a rhyme scheme is AABB, where the first two lines rhyme and the next two lines rhyme.

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How can you identify a rhyme scheme?

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You can identify a rhyme scheme by looking at the last words of each line and seeing which ones sound the same.

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What is the rhyme scheme of this poem: 'The cat sat on the mat (A) / It looked very fat (A) / The dog ran away (B) / It wanted to play (B)?

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The rhyme scheme is AABB.

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What is the rhyme scheme of this poem: 'I like to play (A) / Outside in the sun (B) / I have so much fun (B) / I could play all day (A)?

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The rhyme scheme is ABAB.

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What does AABCCB mean in a rhyme scheme?

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AABCCB means that the first two lines rhyme, the next two lines rhyme with each other, and the last two lines rhyme with the first two.

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Can a poem have more than one rhyme scheme?

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Yes, a poem can have different sections with different rhyme schemes.

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What is a couplet in poetry?

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A couplet is two lines of poetry that rhyme with each other.