To determine the rhyme scheme of the given poem, we need to identify the end rhymes in each line. A rhyme scheme is typically represented using letters, where each unique rhyme sound is assigned a letter (e.g., A, B, C, etc.). Lines with the same ending sound are given the same letter.
Let's analyze the poem line by line:
Poem:
1. He clasps the crag with crooked hands;
2. Close to the sun in lonely lands,
3. Ringed with the azure world, he stands.
4. The wrinkled sea beneath him crawls;
5. He watches from his mountain walls,
6. And like a thunderbolt he falls.
Step-by-Step Analysis:
1.
Line 1: "hands"
- Rhyme sound: /ændz/
- Assign letter:
A
2.
Line 2: "lands"
- Rhyme sound: /ændz/
- Same as Line 1, so assign letter:
A
3.
Line 3: "stands"
- Rhyme sound: /ændz/
- Same as Lines 1 and 2, so assign letter:
A
4.
Line 4: "crawls"
- Rhyme sound: /ɔːlz/
- New rhyme, so assign letter:
B
5.
Line 5: "walls"
- Rhyme sound: /ɔːlz/
- Same as Line 4, so assign letter:
B
6.
Line 6: "falls"
- Rhyme sound: /ɔːlz/
- Same as Lines 4 and 5, so assign letter:
B
Final Rhyme Scheme:
- Line 1:
A
- Line 2:
A
- Line 3:
A
- Line 4:
B
- Line 5:
B
- Line 6:
B
Boxed Answer:
| He clasps the crag with crooked hands; | A |
| Close to the sun in lonely lands, | A |
| Ringed with the azure world, he stands. | A |
| The wrinkled sea beneath him crawls; | B |
| He watches from his mountain walls, | B |
| And like a thunderbolt he falls. | B |
Explanation:
The rhyme scheme of the poem is
AAA BBB, which means the first three lines rhyme with each other (all ending in /ændz/), and the last three lines rhyme with each other (all ending in /ɔːlz/). This pattern creates a structured and musical flow in the poem, enhancing its rhythm and memorability.
Final Answer: \boxed{AAA\ BBB}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of rhyme scheme practice worksheet.
