Rhyme refers to patterns of common sounds. There are different types of rhyme. The most common type of rhyme involves patterns of similar sounds at the end of a line. The pattern of rhyming sounds in a poem is called the “rhyme scheme”. Rhyme schemes are indicated with letters. Look at the example below.

(Litt D’s refers to Ph. D in Literature)

Not all poems rhyme perfectly. Some poetry only has parts that rhyme. This is called imperfect rhyme. Other poetry does not rhyme at all. This is called free verse.

A bitter morning rain
sparrows sitting together
huddled without any necks.

Limerick

There are many types of poems. Each has its unique characteristics. Limericks are fun poems. Their main purpose is to entertain the reader. The topics are usually absurd. The poet often changes the spellings of words or uses pun, a play on words, to create the desired effect. The ending of a limerick often presents a twist. Limericks have a specific structure. The rhyme scheme is usually AABBA.