How to Write Poetry That Rhymes
A rhyme generally means that two or more words have the same end sound. This is called a perfect rhyme, but there are many other definitions such as assonance, which is a rhyme of vowel sounds such as (swan and pond), as well as certain poetry forms like limericks that have a rhyme structure to them. So have fun while learning new ways of playing with words in your poetry.
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Compose a poem using perfect rhyme. These are the most popular kind of rhyming poems and also the most difficult to do well. Use your rhyming dictionary to find new ways of looking for and hearing words as you write.
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Write a poem using assonance. Thinking of the sounds of the words is a great way to begin a poem of this kind, since assonance is about the repetition of vowels or vowel sounds. This is a great way to go beyond how you normally think of rhyming words, and can help expand your abilities as a writer.
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Create a limerick by writing a five line poem using this rhyme scheme, AABBA pattern. This pattern means that the first, second and fifth lines rhyme together and the third and fourth lines rhyme together. There is also a syllable count per line of which is eight syllables for the first, second and fifth lines and two syllables for the second line. Limericks are usually humorous or satirical, so be playful with your rhyming and have fun.
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Tips & Warnings
Use a rhyming dictionary to look up words based on sounds instead of spelling. It is good to learn how to use this essential tool when writing rhyming poetry.
