1. Rhyme

2. Rhyme the repetition of accented vowel sounds and all sounds following them in words that are close together in a poem.

3. What is the Purpose of Rhyme? It enhances the music of a poemIt enhances the music of a poem It gives the reader a sense of expectationIt gives the reader a sense of expectation It gives a poem structureIt gives a poem structure It makes a poem easier to memorizeIt makes a poem easier to memorize It is what makes a poem different from other types of literatureIt is what makes a poem different from other types of literature

4. Types of Rhyme Perfect RhymePerfect Rhyme Slant RhymeSlant Rhyme Internal RhymeInternal Rhyme AssonanceAssonance ConsonanceConsonance AlliterationAlliteration Eye RhymeEye Rhyme

5. Perfect Rhyme when the later part of the word or phrase is identical sounding to that of another. when the later part of the word or phrase is identical sounding to that of another. also called a full rhyme, exact rhyme,or true rhyme.also called a full rhyme, exact rhyme,or true rhyme. The vowel sound in both words must be identical. e.g. “sky” and “high”The vowel sound in both words must be identical. e.g. “sky” and “high” The articulation that precedes the vowel sound must differ. “leave” and “believe” is an imperfect rhyme, whereas “green” and “spleen” are perfectThe articulation that precedes the vowel sound must differ. “leave” and “believe” is an imperfect rhyme, whereas “green” and “spleen” are perfectrhymes. The world is charged with the grandeur of God. It will flame out, like shining from shook foil; It gathers to a greatness, like the ooze of oil Crushed. Why do men now not reck his rod? ~ “God’s Grandeur” by Gerard Manley Hopkins

6. Slant Rhyme A rhyme that is not exact, but provides an approximation of the sound.A rhyme that is not exact, but provides an approximation of the sound. It happens when consonance occurs on the finals consonants of the words.It happens when consonance occurs on the finals consonants of the words. Flesh, fair, unique, and you, warm secret that my kiss Follows into meaning Miranda, solitude Where my omissions are, still possible, still good, Dear other at all times, retained as I do this. ~ “Ferdinand” by W.H. Auden

7. Internal Rhyme A rhyme within a line, or a rhyme which matches sounds in the middle of the line with sounds at the end.A rhyme within a line, or a rhyme which matches sounds in the middle of the line with sounds at the end. Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary. ~ “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe

8. Assonance the repetition of vowel sounds to create internal rhyming within phrases or sentences.the repetition of vowel sounds to create internal rhyming within phrases or sentences. D o y ou like bl ue ? on a pr ou d r ou nd cl ou d in wh i te h i gh n i ght ~ E.E. Cummings

9. Consonance the repetition of the same consonant two or more times in short succession.the repetition of the same consonant two or more times in short succession. And the s ilken s ad un c ertain ru s tling of each purple curtain. Edgar Allan Poe, “The Raven” ~ Edgar Allan Poe, “The Raven”

10. Alliteration the repetition of a particular sound in the first syllables of a series of words or phrases.the repetition of a particular sound in the first syllables of a series of words or phrases. It is a specific type of consonance.It is a specific type of consonance. H ot- h earted B eowulf was b ent upon b attle. Beowulf H ot- h earted B eowulf was b ent upon b attle. ~ Beowulf

11. Eye Rhyme A rhyme of words that look but do not sound the same. This is sometimes intentional, and other times the result of changes in pronunciation.A rhyme of words that look but do not sound the same. This is sometimes intentional, and other times the result of changes in pronunciation. These pretty pleasures might me move To live with thee and be thy love. ~ “The Nymph’s Reply to the Shepherd” by Sir Walter Raleigh

12. The pattern of rhymed lines in a poem is the poem’s rhyme scheme.The pattern of rhymed lines in a poem is the poem’s rhyme scheme. To chart a rhyme scheme give each rhyme at the end of a line aTo chart a rhyme scheme give each rhyme at the end of a line a different letter of the alphabet: She walks in beauty like the nightA Of cloudless climes and starry skies;B And all that’s best of dark and brightA Meet in her aspect and her eyes.B ~ “She Walks in Beauty” by Lord Byron Rhyme Scheme