End Rhyme Examples Quiz & Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the definition of end rhyme?

The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in poetry

An arrangement of a certain number of lines in a poem

Rhymes that occur within a line of poetry

Rhymes that occur at the end of two or more lines of poetry (correct)

What is the definition of internal rhyme?

Rhymes that occur within a line of poetry (correct)

An arrangement of lines in a poem

The practice of rhyming words at the end of lines

Rhymes that occur at the end of two or more lines of poetry

What is rhythm in poetry?

The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in poetry

What is a stanza?

An arrangement of a certain number of lines in a poem Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of end rhyme.

Star light, star bright Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of internal rhyme.

I had a cat who wore a hat. He looked cool but felt the fool. Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of end rhyme.

Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet and so are you. Signup and view all the answers

Provide another example of end rhyme.

While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping. Signup and view all the answers

What is a rhyme scheme?

The practice of rhyming words placed at the end of the lines in prose or poetry Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of rhythm in poetry.

Because I could not stop for Death, He kindly stopped for me; The carriage held but just ourselves And Immortality. Signup and view all the answers

What is a couplet in poetry?

Two lines Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of a couplet.

I do not like green eggs and ham. I do not like them Sam I am. Signup and view all the answers

What is a quatrain in poetry?

Four lines Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of a quatrain.

He drew a circle that shut me out -- Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout. But Love and I had the wit to win: We drew a circle that took him in. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Rhyme Types

End Rhyme: Rhymes that occur at the end of two or more lines in poetry, enhancing musicality and emotion.
Internal Rhyme: Rhymes occurring within a single line, allowing for varied rhythmic patterns and enhancing imagery.

Rhythm and Structure

Rhythm: Refers to the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in poetry, creating a flow that can evoke different feelings.
Stanza: A grouped arrangement of a specified number of lines in poetry, often creating structure and thematic divisions.

Rhyme Examples

End Rhyme Example 1: "roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet and so are you" demonstrates a typical couplet form.
End Rhyme Example 2: "star light, star bright" illustrates simple yet effective end rhyme.
End Rhyme Example 3: "while I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping" showcases a more complex end rhyme structure.

Additional Examples

Internal Rhyme Example: "I had a cat who wore a hat./ He looked cool but felt the fool." combines humor and rhyme within a single line.
Rhythm Example: From "Because I could not stop for Death," exemplifies rich rhythm and meter, creating a contemplative tone.

Stanza Forms

Couplet: A stanza of two lines, exemplified by "I do not like green eggs and ham.I do not like them Sam I am," which uses repetition and rhyme for emphasis.
Quatrain: A stanza of four lines, as seen in "He drew a circle that shut me out," illustrating themes of inclusion versus exclusion through structural rhyme.

Description

Test your knowledge of essential poetry terms with this quiz focusing on end rhyme, internal rhyme, rhythm, and stanzas. Each flashcard contains a key term and its definition to help deepen your understanding of poetic structure.