Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rhyme-scheme
noun
/raɪm skiːm/
Definition
The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem.
Examples
- In a traditional sonnet, the rhyme scheme is usually ABABCDCDEFEFGG.
- Children’s poems often have simple rhyme schemes like AABB or ABAB.
Meaning
Rhyme scheme refers to the arrangement of rhymes in a stanza or throughout a poem. It is often described using letters to indicate which lines rhyme with each other.
Synonyms
- rhyme pattern
- rhyme arrangement
- rhyming structure
