1. Read the poem carefully: Pay attention to the last word of each line.
2. Look for words that rhyme: Identify words that share a similar sound at the end of the line.
3. Assign letters to rhyming words: Use the same letter for words that rhyme within a stanza.
4. Continue the pattern: Notice how the rhyming words are arranged throughout the poem.
5. Write down the pattern: Use the letters you assigned to represent the rhyme scheme of the stanza, and then repeat for each stanza.
Here's an example:
Poem:
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Sugar is sweet,
And so are you.
Rhyme Scheme:
* Roses are red,
* Violets are blue,
* Sugar is sweet,
* And so are you.
The rhyme scheme is AABB.
Common Rhyme Schemes:
* AABB: Every other line rhymes.
* ABAB: The first and third lines rhyme, and the second and fourth lines rhyme.
* ABCB: The first and third lines rhyme, and the second and fourth lines rhyme.
* ABCA: The first and fourth lines rhyme, and the second and third lines rhyme.
Bonus Tip: Some poems have complex rhyme schemes that may include internal rhymes (rhyming words within a line) or slant rhymes (words with similar but not exact sounds).
Let me know if you want to try identifying the rhyme scheme of a specific poem!