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What is rhyme?
What is rhyme?
The correspondence of sounds between different words or endings of words.
What is external rhyme?
What is external rhyme?
Rhyme that occurs in the last words of each line in a poem.
What is internal rhyme?
What is internal rhyme?
The repetition of sound within a single line of poetry.
What are slant rhymes?
What are slant rhymes?
Eye rhyme involves words that sound similar.
Eye rhyme involves words that sound similar.
What defines an external rhyme?
What defines an external rhyme?
Masculine rhyme involves rhyming at the end of lines only.
Masculine rhyme involves rhyming at the end of lines only.
What is the main characteristic of end rhyme?
What is the main characteristic of end rhyme?
______ rhyme defines the correspondence of sounds between different words.
______ rhyme defines the correspondence of sounds between different words.
Match the following types of rhyme with their definitions:
Match the following types of rhyme with their definitions:
What effect does internal rhyme have on a poem or story?
What effect does internal rhyme have on a poem or story?
Slant rhymes are characterized by having perfect sound correspondence.
Slant rhymes are characterized by having perfect sound correspondence.
What do slant rhymes share in terms of sound?
What do slant rhymes share in terms of sound?
Internal rhyme contributes to the ______ of a poem or story.
Internal rhyme contributes to the ______ of a poem or story.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of slant rhymes?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of slant rhymes?
Internal rhyme can occur over multiple lines in poetry.
Internal rhyme can occur over multiple lines in poetry.
Define slant rhyme in your own words.
Define slant rhyme in your own words.
Which type of foot consists of two unstressed syllables followed by a stressed syllable?
Which type of foot consists of two unstressed syllables followed by a stressed syllable?
A dactyl has two syllables, one stressed followed by an unstressed.
A dactyl has two syllables, one stressed followed by an unstressed.
What type of foot is represented by the syllables 'DUM-DUM'?
What type of foot is represented by the syllables 'DUM-DUM'?
A foot with three syllables where the order is one unstressed, one stressed, and one unstressed is called an _______.
A foot with three syllables where the order is one unstressed, one stressed, and one unstressed is called an _______.
Match the following types of feet with their definitions:
Match the following types of feet with their definitions:
Which of the following is an example of a Trochee?
Which of the following is an example of a Trochee?
A Cretic foot consists of two stressed syllables followed by one unstressed syllable.
A Cretic foot consists of two stressed syllables followed by one unstressed syllable.
How many feet are in a Pentameter?
How many feet are in a Pentameter?
What term describes sounds that are pleasing to the ear?
What term describes sounds that are pleasing to the ear?
The combination of stressed and unstressed syllables in poetry is called _______.
The combination of stressed and unstressed syllables in poetry is called _______.
Liquid consonants such as 'L' and 'R' contribute to a poem's euphonic quality.
Liquid consonants such as 'L' and 'R' contribute to a poem's euphonic quality.
Name one type of sound that can enhance a poem's auditory experience.
Name one type of sound that can enhance a poem's auditory experience.
What type of foot has the syllable pattern 'da-da-DUM'?
What type of foot has the syllable pattern 'da-da-DUM'?
The repetition of soft 's' and 'sh' sounds is known as __________.
The repetition of soft 's' and 'sh' sounds is known as __________.
Match the sound device with its description:
Match the sound device with its description:
Which of the following sound devices includes the repetition of soft sounds?
Which of the following sound devices includes the repetition of soft sounds?
Long vowels are typically viewed as contributing negatively to the euphonic quality of a poem.
Long vowels are typically viewed as contributing negatively to the euphonic quality of a poem.
What effect do vowel sounds have on the euphonic quality of a poem?
What effect do vowel sounds have on the euphonic quality of a poem?
What is the primary structure of an English sonnet?
What is the primary structure of an English sonnet?
An octave in poetry consists of 8 lines.
An octave in poetry consists of 8 lines.
What is the function of a tercet in a poem?
What is the function of a tercet in a poem?
In a poem, the term __________ refers to the pause at the end of a line.
In a poem, the term __________ refers to the pause at the end of a line.
Match the following poetic terms with their definitions:
Match the following poetic terms with their definitions:
What impact does line structure have on poetry?
What impact does line structure have on poetry?
The terms 'octave' and 'sestet' are used exclusively in English sonnets.
The terms 'octave' and 'sestet' are used exclusively in English sonnets.
What is the significance of the first line of the sestet in an Italian sonnet?
What is the significance of the first line of the sestet in an Italian sonnet?
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Study Notes
Rhyme and Sound Devices
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Rhyme refers to the correspondence of sounds between different words, typically at the end of those words.
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End Rhyme occurs when rhymes are found at the end of lines in poetry.
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Masculine Rhyme features a single stressed syllable at the end of the rhyme; it is typically strong and definitive.
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External Rhyme is identified when the rhyming words occur at the ends of different lines within a poem.
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Internal Rhyme involves repetition of sounds within a single line, contributing to the poem's unity and flow.
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Slant Rhyme contains a partial sound correspondence, often sharing similar consonants but differing in vowel sounds; it is not a perfect rhyme.
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Example of Slant Rhyme:
- “I met a traveler from an antique land, / Who said: Two vast and trunkless legs of stone…”
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Eye Rhyme consists of words that appear visually similar but do not rhyme when pronounced; this can create an illusion of rhyme in poetry.
Rhyme and Sound Devices
- Rhyme refers to the correspondence of sounds between different words, particularly at the ends.
- End Rhyme occurs at the end of lines in poetry, creating a musical quality.
- Masculine Rhyme is characterized by a stressed final syllable.
- External Rhyme appears in the last words of each line, while Internal Rhyme occurs within a single line for unity.
- Slant Rhymes have some sound correspondence but are not perfect, often sharing similar consonants.
Sound Devices
- Sound Devices enhance auditory experiences in poetry, emphasizing meaning.
- Euphony is the quality of sound that is pleasing to the ear, often through harmonious word combinations.
- Elements contributing to euphony include:
- Vowel Sounds: More vowels enhance pleasantness, especially long vowels.
- Liquid Consonants: Sounds like "l" and "r" add smoothness to lines.
- Sibilance: Repetition of soft "s" and "sh" sounds creates a soothing effect.
Types of Feet in Poetry
- Iamb: Two syllables, unstressed followed by stressed (e.g., "reduce").
- Trochee: Two syllables, stressed followed by unstressed (e.g., "mermaid").
- Anapest: Three syllables, two unstressed followed by stressed (e.g., "overcome").
- Dactyl: Three syllables, one stressed followed by two unstressed (e.g., "capital").
- Spondee: Two syllables, both stressed (e.g., "bird song").
- Amphibrach: Three syllables, unstressed-stressed-unstressed (e.g., "archaic").
- Cretic: Three syllables, stressed-unstressed-stressed (e.g., "trampoline").
Meter and Stanzas
- Meter: Refers to the number of feet in a line of poetry.
- Types of Stanzas:
- Octave: Contains 8 lines, grouping ideas.
- Tercet: Connected group of three lines, often indicating change in tone or focus.
- Sonnets: Typically 14 lines composed of quatrains and a couplet (English) or an octave and a sestet (Italian).
- End-stopped Lines: Create pauses for thought, affecting reading pace and contributing to the poem’s tone and mood.
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