Rhyme

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Poetic Device

Rhyme gives poems a musical rhythm, helping with memorization and recitation.

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Poets use rhyme to add a lyrical effect to their verses.
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Matching Sounds

The matching sounds often occur at the end of lines and involve the last syllable.

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In the poem, the rhyme comes at end of each line with 'sky' and 'high.'
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Rhyme Varieties

Rhymes can be perfect, slant or internal, depending on sound and placement.

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Slant rhyme uses similar but not identical sounds, like 'hold' and 'bald.'
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