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What is the definition of end rhyme?
What is the definition of internal rhyme?
What is rhythm in poetry?
The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in poetry
What is a stanza?
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Provide an example of end rhyme.
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Provide an example of internal rhyme.
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Provide an example of end rhyme.
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Provide another example of end rhyme.
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What is a rhyme scheme?
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Provide an example of rhythm in poetry.
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What is a couplet in poetry?
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What is a quatrain in poetry?
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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.
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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.