poetic device: Rhyme Schemes

Most of my poems rhyme and have regular rhyme schemes, such as AABB, ABAB, or ABCB. But even I get tired of rhyming every line or every other line.

These poems have rhyme schemes that are more complex or interesting. They might be AABBA, AAAB CCCB, or something else. And many of them include internal rhymes throughout to make them more fun to read.

If you enjoy more complex and interesting ways of rhyming, read this lesson plan and see if you can identify the rhyme schemes in these poems.

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I’ll Never Ride the Waterslide
I’m Clever Whenever
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It’s Halloween, My Face Is Green
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You’re Not Supposed to Touch Your Face
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This Poem’s Not About a Dog
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Help!
My Excuse by Kenn Nesbitt
My Excuse
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The Biggest Burp Ever
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Home for the Day
Hyper Nate
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Oh My Darling, Valentine
Teacher, Teacher, How’s My Singing
The Tale of the Sun and the Moon
Inside Our Fridge
Speak When This Way Talk Do I

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