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What is another name for alternate rhyme?
What is a ballade?
It contains three stanzas with the rhyme scheme of ABABBCBC followed by BCBC.
In a monorhyme, every line uses the same rhyme scheme.
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What does a couplet contain?
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What is a triplet in poetry?
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What does enclosed rhyme refer to?
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Describe the terza rima rhyme scheme.
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What is the rhyme scheme used in Keats' odes?
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What defines a Limerick?
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What is a simple 4-line rhyme scheme?
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What does chain rhyme describe?
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Study Notes
Types of Rhyme Schemes
- Alternate Rhyme: Known as ABAB, this scheme typically appears in ballads, exemplified by patterns like ABAB CDCD EFEF GHGH.
- Ballade: Consists of three stanzas with the rhyme sequence ABABBCBC, concluding with BCBC.
- Monorhyme: Features a uniform rhyme throughout all lines, using the AAAA scheme.
- Couplet: Comprised of two-line stanzas following the AA rhyme pattern; may extend to multiple pairs like AA BB CC DD.
- Triplet: Similar to a couplet, but each triplet consists of three lines using the AAA rhyme scheme.
- Enclosed Rhyme: Characterized by a "sandwich" format, where lines create a structure of ABA or ABBA.
- Terza Rima: Utilizes tercets (three-line stanzas) with an interlocking rhyme pattern: ABA BCB CDC DED, allowing for continuous flow.
- Keats Odes Rhyme Scheme: In his notable odes, John Keats employs the ABABCDECDE pattern for enhanced lyrical quality.
- Limerick: A five-line poem using the AABBA rhyme scheme, known for its humorous nature and rhythmic structure.
- Simple 4-Line Rhyme: Displays a pattern of ABCB, where the second and fourth lines create a rhyme.
- Chain Rhyme: Features interconnected stanzas where rhymes carry over, formatted as ABA BCB CC, linking each stanza cohesively.
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Explore various types of rhyme schemes with these flashcards. Learn about alternate rhyme, ballade, monorhyme, and couplets. Enhance your understanding of poetic structures and their definitions.
