Here are a few examples of nontraditional rhyme schemes:
Off-Rhyme: These rhymes involve words with similar, but not exact, sounds. For instance, "door" and "pour," or "heart" and "part," create a close approximation of rhyme while still being off by a slight margin.
Eye Rhyme: Also called "sight rhyme" or "spelling rhyme," this occurs when words that look similar but sound different rhyme visually on paper. Examples include "love" and "move" or "cough" and "tough."
Internal Rhyme: Rhymes within a line of poetry, rather than at the ends of lines, are known as internal rhymes. They add an element of intricacy and musicality to the verse. For example, in the line, "The fair breeze blew, the white foam flew," the repetition of "-ew" sounds creates an internal rhyme.
Slant Rhyme: Also called "near rhyme" or "approximate rhyme," this occurs when two words have rhyming sounds but slightly different spellings or pronunciations. Examples of slant rhymes are "day" and "deign," "gone" and "groan," or "peace" and "police."
Consonance: Consonance is the repetition of consonant sounds within a line of poetry, creating a sense of rhythm and musicality without exact rhyming vowel sounds. For instance, "She sells seashells on the seashore" demonstrates consonance with the repetition of "s," "sh," and "l" sounds.
Assonance: Assonance involves the repetition of vowel sounds within a line of poetry, creating a sense of sonic harmony. For example, in the line "Hear the mellow wedding bells," the repetition of the "e" vowel sound creates a melodious effect.
Half Rhyme: A half-rhyme also called a "near rhyme" or "imperfect rhyme," occurs when two words share the same vowel sound but differ in consonant sounds. For instance, "car" and "core," or "night" and "neat."
Double Rhyme: A double rhyme involves two consecutive words that rhyme at the ends of two successive lines. This creates a strong sense of rhyme and rhythm in the poem. An example is:
> With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come,
> And let my liver rather heat with wine,
Nontraditional rhyme schemes allow poets to experiment with various sound patterns, create unique rhythmic effects, and add an unexpected element to their poetry. They break free from conventional patterns and encourage poetic exploration and creativity.