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Expected Rhyme

Definition

Expected rhyme refers to a rhyme that follows a predictable pattern or structure within a poem or song.

Parts of Speech

• Noun: The expected rhyme can enhance the musicality of a poem.
• Verb: The poet expected the lines to rhyme perfectly.
• Adjective: Her unexpected change of rhyme scheme surprised the audience.
• Adverb: The songwriter intentionally wrote the lyrics to rhyme expectedly.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Predictable Rhyme Scheme

Expected rhyme can refer to a rhyme scheme or pattern that readers or listeners anticipate due to its predictability:

1. The AABB rhyme scheme is a classic example of an expected rhyme.
2. The sonnet employed an expected rhyme scheme, following the pattern ABAB CDCD EFEF GG.

Sense 2: Predictable Rhyming Words

In this sense, expected rhyme pertains to the predictable use of certain words or word combinations that rhyme:

1. Using "love" and "dove" in a romantic poem is an expected rhyme choice.
2. Children enjoy poems with expected rhymes like "cat" and "hat."

Sample Sentences

• The expected rhyme in the song's chorus made it catchy and easy to sing along.
• As a poet, she always challenged herself to deviate from expected rhymes.
• In his rap lyrics, he expertly weaves unexpected rhymes amidst the expected ones.

Related Products

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• Books on poetry rhyme schemes
• Songwriting tips and techniques