Infographic: Get More Out Of Google. Photos by danigrrl1970. Glossary of Rhyme Usage - Schemes. Have you ever wondered what types of rhymes there are or how to use them? Poetry is a common genre of literature where rhymes are used frequently. Many types of poetry require its authors to use specific rhyme schemes. This article will help explain what that rhyme scheme means and how to use it. When we first hear the word "rhyme", we automatically think of two words with an end rhyme. Assonant rhyme Rhyming of similar vowels but different consonants.example: dip/limp Consonant rhyme Similar consonants but different vowels.example: limp/lump Eye rhyme Based on spelling and not on sound.example: love/move Feminine rhyme (double, triple, extra-syllable, multi-syllable, extended) Differing beginnings followed by multiple rhyming syllables.example: drinking/shrinking Identical rhyme Uses the same word to rhyme with itself however may hold a different meaning.
Light line Rhyming of a stressed syllable with a secondary stress.example: mat/combat Macaronic rhyme Masculine rhyme Scarce rhyme Wrenched rhyme. Poetry Machine. Research tools: information in depth | The Economist | Economist.com.