1. RHYMING!
What is rhyme?
Rhyme = repetition of the SAME ending SOUND in two words
Why do we rhyme?
- Links lines of the poem together - Pleasing to the ear (sounds good) - Flow - Interesting for the reader

2. End Rhyme End Rhyme- most common rhyme
the last SYLLABLE (word) of one line rhymes with the last syllable of another line
ex.
I love you dear Forever I am here
As she climbs the stairs her temper shakes and flares

3. Internal Rhyme Internal rhyme: 2 words rhyme within one line of poetry
Ex.
No matter where she saw the bear It still gave her a fright in the night

4. Rhyme Schemes Rhyme scheme: Pattern of end rhymes in a poem
Each different rhyming set of words in a poem is marked by a different letter!
Ex.
Roses are red Violets are blue I wish I were wed to you.
AB A B

5. Poetry Exit Ticket 1- October 3rd!
List 3 differences between POETRY and PROSE.
2. Record the rhyme scheme for the poem below on your paper:
There was a girl from France Who really loved to dance But it turned out she knew a man He really was not a fan So he ran her through with a lance
3. In the poem for question 3, identify: a. the number of lines b. the number of stanzas.