rhyme scheme
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of rhyme scheme
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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The sonnet, with its 14 lines and strict rhyme scheme, dates back centuries.
From BBC • Feb. 1, 2022
The rhyme scheme, as ever, has a casual perfection.
From The Guardian • Nov. 28, 2019
His initial approach to a beat is melodic and rhythmic, finding a cadence that suits his voice, an energy level at which the vocals will be delivered, and maybe a rhyme scheme.
From New York Times • Jun. 25, 2018
The students added verses to George Gershwin and Cole Porter songs, mimicking rhyme scheme and voice, an exercise that Nardino maintains “captures writing for television” perfectly.
From Washington Post • Nov. 30, 2017
“Your flow was absolutely ridiculous. I’m still in awe that you came up with that rhyme scheme on the spot. You should’ve won, hands down.”
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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