Meaning & use
rhyme scheme
The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line in a poem, often marked with letters like ABAB.
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The sonnet follows a rhyme scheme of ABAB CDCD EFEF GG.
Students analyzed the poem's rhyme scheme to understand its rhythm and structure.
A note on using this word
A rhyme scheme is usually labeled with letters, where each new letter marks a new rhyming sound.
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