Rhyme Schemes

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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The pattern of the rhyme in a poem.

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Identify the rhyme scheme of the following: A B A B C D A D.

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The rhyme scheme is A B A B C D A D.

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Which word does not rhyme with the following: kite, light, rewrite?

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stoplight.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison of two unlike things that uses 'like' or 'as'.

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Which word rhymes with all three: butterfly, shy, multiply?

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eye.

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What is the purpose of a rhyme scheme in poetry?

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To create a musical quality and enhance the emotional impact of the poem.

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What are the common types of rhyme schemes?

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AABB, ABAB, ABCB, and ABBA.

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How can you identify a rhyme scheme in a poem?

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By labeling the end sounds of each line with letters to see which lines rhyme.

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What is the difference between perfect rhyme and slant rhyme?

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Perfect rhyme has exact matching sounds, while slant rhyme has similar but not identical sounds.

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Give an example of a poem with an AABB rhyme scheme.

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An example is 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star'.