Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
end-rhyme
noun
/ɛnd raɪm/
Definition
End-rhyme refers to the occurrence of similar sounds at the end of lines in poems or songs.
Examples
- The phrase “the cat sat on the mat” illustrates end-rhyme through the words ‘cat’ and ‘mat’.
- In Shakespeare’s sonnets, end-rhyme is used to create rhythm and beauty.
- A popular nursery rhyme often features end-rhyme to engage young listeners.
Meaning
It is a poetic device in which the last words of lines rhyme with each other, creating a musical effect and enhancing the lyrical quality of the poem.
Synonyms
- terminal rhyme
- final rhyme
