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Study Guide: Rhyme

Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds in two or more words. It is often used in poetry and song lyrics to create rhythm and musicality. Rhyming words can occur at the end of lines (end rhyme) or within the lines (internal rhyme).

Types of Rhyme

• End Rhyme: Occurs at the end of lines, such as in the following example:
  "The cat in the hat
  Sat on the mat."
• Internal Rhyme: Occurs within a single line of poetry, such as in the following example:
  "Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary."
• Eye Rhyme: Words that look like they should rhyme because they are spelled similarly, but are pronounced differently, such as "cough" and "bough."
• Slant Rhyme: Words that almost rhyme but not quite, such as "prove" and "love."

Importance of Rhyme

Rhyme adds a musical quality to language and can help to make a piece of writing more memorable. It also contributes to the rhythm of a poem or song, creating a pleasing and engaging effect for the reader or listener.

Examples of Rhyme

Here are some examples of famous rhymes:

"The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain." - from "My Fair Lady"

"Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are."
- from "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" by Jane Taylor

Exercises

Now that you understand the concept of rhyme, here are some exercises to help you practice:

1. Create a list of five pairs of rhyming words.
2. Write a short poem using end rhyme.
3. Identify examples of rhyme in a song of your choice and write them down.

Remember, the more you practice, the more comfortable and proficient you'll become with using rhyme in your writing!

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