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, typically described using letters to indicate which lines rhyme with each other.

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What does AABB rhyme scheme mean?

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In an AABB rhyme scheme, the first two lines rhyme with each other, and the next two lines rhyme with each other, creating a pattern of pairs.

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What does ABAB rhyme scheme mean?

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In an ABAB rhyme scheme, the first and third lines rhyme with each other, and the second and fourth lines rhyme with each other, creating an alternating pattern.

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What does ABBA rhyme scheme mean?

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In an ABBA rhyme scheme, the first and fourth lines rhyme with each other, and the second and third lines rhyme with each other, creating an enclosed pattern.

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What is a couplet in poetry?

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A couplet is a stanza consisting of two lines that usually rhyme and have the same meter.

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What is a tercet in poetry?

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A tercet is a stanza consisting of three lines, which may or may not rhyme.

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What is a quatrain in poetry?

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A quatrain is a stanza consisting of four lines, often with various rhyme schemes.

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How can you identify the rhyme scheme of a poem?

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To identify the rhyme scheme, read the poem aloud and note the end sounds of each line, assigning letters to each unique sound.

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What is an example of a couplet?

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An example of a couplet is: "The cat sat on the mat, And then it chased a rat."

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What is an example of an ABAB rhyme scheme?

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An example of an ABAB rhyme scheme is: "The sun is shining bright (A) The birds are singing sweet (B) The day is full of light (A) And life feels so complete (B)."