Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rhyming-couplet
noun
/ˈraɪmɪŋ ˈkʌplɪt/
Definition
A rhyming couplet is a pair of lines in poetry that rhyme with each other and typically have the same meter.
Examples
- Shakespeare often employed rhyming couplets in his plays.
- The poem concluded with a rhyming couplet that perfectly summarized its theme.
Meaning
It refers to two consecutive lines of poetry that end with words that sound alike, creating a pleasing auditory effect.
Synonyms
- paired rhymes
- couplet
- rhymed verse
