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What is another name for alternate rhyme?
What is another name for alternate rhyme?
- ABBA rhyme scheme
- AABB rhyme scheme
- ABAB rhyme scheme (correct)
- ABC rhyme scheme
What is a ballade?
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.
In a monorhyme, every line uses the same rhyme scheme.
True (A)
What does a couplet contain?
What does a couplet contain?
What is a triplet in poetry?
What is a triplet in poetry?
What does enclosed rhyme refer to?
What does enclosed rhyme refer to?
Describe the terza rima rhyme scheme.
Describe the terza rima rhyme scheme.
What is the rhyme scheme used in Keats' odes?
What is the rhyme scheme used in Keats' odes?
What defines a Limerick?
What defines a Limerick?
What is a simple 4-line rhyme scheme?
What is a simple 4-line rhyme scheme?
What does chain rhyme describe?
What does chain rhyme describe?
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.
