Rhyme

Rhyme is a literary device, used in a variety of contexts, where a repetition of similar sounds occurs in two or more words, usually at the end of lines in poems or songs. The term is also used to refer to short, repeated patterns that help to establish a regular rhythm in a poem.

Types of Rhyme

There are several types of rhyme, including:

• Perfect Rhyme: This is the most common type of rhyme, where the final stressed syllables of the words share the same sounds. For example, "cat" and "hat" are perfect rhymes.

• Imperfect Rhyme: Also known as half rhyme, slant rhyme, or near rhyme, this type of rhyme occurs when the words share either the same vowel or consonant sound but not both. For example, "cat" and "cap" are imperfect rhymes.

• Eye Rhyme: This type of rhyme occurs when words look the same on the page but are pronounced differently. For example, "cough" and "bough" are eye rhymes.

• Identical Rhyme: This type of rhyme occurs when the same word is repeated, often for emphasis. For example, "The people, the people, the people" is an example of identical rhyme.

Rhyme in Poetry

Rhyme is a common device in poetry, where it serves to create a sense of rhythm and musicality. It can also help to emphasize certain words or ideas, and can create a sense of cohesion between lines or stanzas.

Rhyme in Music

Rhyme is also frequently used in music, particularly in song lyrics. Like in poetry, rhyme in music can create a sense of rhythm and can help to emphasize certain words or ideas.

See Also

• Rhyme scheme
• Rhyming dictionary
• Rhymed prose
• Rhyme in rap

References

Rhyme Resources
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