Understanding Rhyme Schemes
* Rhyme Scheme: The pattern of rhymes in a poem. Letters are used to represent rhymes.
* Example: AABB, ABAB, ABCB
How to Indicate Rhyme Scheme
1. Identify the End Rhyme: Find the words at the end of each line that rhyme.
2. Label the Rhymes:
* Assign the letter "A" to the first rhyming word in the stanza.
* Assign the letter "B" to the second rhyming word, and so on.
* If a word rhymes with a previous word, use the same letter.
3. Write the Rhyme Scheme: Record the letters you assigned to each line, creating a pattern.
Example:
Stanza:
The rain (A)
Falls on the pane (A)
And whispers a song (B)
Of the world's long (B)
Wait for the dawn (A)
Rhyme Scheme: AABB A
Important Notes:
* Line Breaks: Don't worry about line breaks within the stanza. Focus on the end words.
* Different Stanzas: You can have different rhyme schemes in each stanza.
* Free Verse: Not all poems rhyme. Free verse doesn't have a set rhyme scheme.
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