The Poem:
The Sun - above - the - Mountain -
Is setting - slow - to - Night -
His Rays - are - lingering - gently -
Upon the - Hills - of - Light -
A Bird - within - the - Darkness -
Has just begun to - sing -
The Dew - upon - the - Meadows -
Is like a - Crystal - Thing -
Slant Rhyme:
* Lines 1 & 3: "Mountain" and "gently" share a similar vowel sound but aren't perfect rhymes.
* Lines 2 & 4: "Night" and "Light" are near rhymes with a similar ending consonant sound but differing vowel sounds.
Other Rhyme Schemes:
* Lines 1 & 2: "Night" and "Mountain" are near rhymes, but again, not perfect.
* Lines 3 & 4: "gently" and "Light" are near rhymes, but again, not perfect.
Conclusion:
While Emily Dickinson uses near rhyme or slant rhyme throughout the poem, it's particularly evident in the pairings of lines 1 & 3 and 2 & 4. These instances contribute to the poem's subtle and musical tone, creating a sense of both rhyme and dissonance.