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Rhyme for Dummies

noun

pronunciation: raɪm

What does Rhyme really mean?

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Teacher: Hey there! So, you're curious about what the word "rhyme" means, right? Well, I'm here to help you out and explain it to you in the easiest way possible! Imagine you're listening to your favorite song and you notice that some words sound similar at the end of each line. That's what we call a rhyme! Rhyme is when words have the same or similar sounds at the end. It's like a musical pattern in language, making it more fun and memorable. Now, let me give you an example. Have you ever heard the nursery rhyme "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"? It goes like this:

Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky. Do you notice how the words "star" and "are" rhyme? They sound the same at the end, right? That's what we call a rhyme! It adds a nice rhythm and flow to the words. But hold on, there's more to it! Rhyme has a couple of different types. One type is called "perfect rhyme." It's when the ending sounds of the words are exactly the same, just like "star" and "are." Another type is called "near rhyme" or "slant rhyme." In this case, the ending sounds are similar, but not exactly the same. It's like they're almost rhyming, but not quite. For example, "sky" and "high" in the nursery rhyme. Think of it like trying to match puzzle pieces together. In a perfect rhyme, the pieces fit perfectly, like when the last sounds in words are exactly the same. In a near rhyme, the pieces don't fit exactly, but they still have some similarities, like when the last sounds are similar but not identical. Rhyme is used in so many songs, poems, and even funny jokes! It helps us remember things better because the repetition of sounds is catchy and memorable. Plus, it makes language more playful and enjoyable. So, the next time you're listening to a song or reading a poem, keep an ear out for those rhyming words!


Revised and Fact checked by Jane Smith on 2023-10-29 17:16:16

Rhyme In a sentece

Learn how to use Rhyme inside a sentece

  • I have a cat, her name is Pat.
  • I saw a big bird, it chirped and heard.
  • I like to eat cake, it's so yummy to bake.
  • I went for a walk, I saw a dog that could talk.
  • I wear a hat, it keeps me warm like a cozy mat.

Rhyme Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.

rime rime rime verse

Rhyme Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.

agree check correspond create verbally fit gibe jibe match poem tally verse form versification

Rhyme Hyponyms

Words that are more specific than the original word.

alliterate alliteration assonance assonate beginning rhyme clerihew consonance consonant rhyme doggerel doggerel verse double rhyme eye rhyme head rhyme initial rhyme internal rhyme jingle limerick tag vowel rhyme

Rhyme Holonyms

The larger whole to which this word belongs.

poem verse form

Rhyme Category

The domain category to which the original word belongs.

poesy poetry verse

Rhyme Has Categories

Categories of the original word.

assonant