Rhyme
Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds at the end of words in a poem. It is one of the most recognizable features of poetry, and it can be used to create a musical or sing-song effect in a poem.
There are many types of rhyme in poetry, including:
End rhyme: This occurs when the last syllables of two or more words at the end of the lines rhyme with each other.
Internal rhyme: This occurs when a word inside a line rhymes with a word at the end of the same line.
Half rhyme or slant rhyme: This occurs when words rhyme with each other, but not perfectly. The sounds are similar, but not identical.
Eye rhyme: This occurs when words look like they should rhyme, but the sounds don't match.
Assonance: This occurs when words have a similar vowel sound, but do not rhyme exactly.
Consonance: This occurs when words have a similar consonant sound, but do not rhyme exactly.
Rhyme can be used to create a sense of unity and cohesiveness within a poem, as well as to create a musical effect that can add to the emotional impact of the poem. Some poets use rhyme schemes, which are specific patterns of rhyme in a poem. For example, the rhyme scheme ABAB means that the first and second lines rhyme, and the third and fourth lines rhyme. This can be used to create a structure and predictability in poetry, as well as to make it more pleasant to the ear.
However, not all poetry uses rhyme, some types of poetry, such as free verse, do not have a set rhyme scheme or regular rhyme at all.