Problem Description:
The task involves identifying the
rhyme scheme of a poem. A rhyme scheme is a pattern of rhymes at the end of lines in a poem, typically indicated using letters to represent repeating sounds. For example, if two lines rhyme, they are given the same letter (e.g., "A" for the first pair, "B" for the second pair, etc.).
The provided poem is:
```
Little Owl
By Shel Silverstein
There once was an owl named Ollie,
Who lived in a tree by the mill.
He'd sit there and hoot all night long,
And never would stop till he fell.
```
Step-by-Step Solution:
1.
Identify the End Words of Each Line:
- Line 1: "Ollie"
- Line 2: "mill"
- Line 3: "long"
- Line 4: "fell"
2.
Determine Rhyming Pairs:
- "Ollie" and "fell" rhyme because they both end with the "-ell" sound.
- "mill" and "long" rhyme because they both end with the "-ong" sound.
3.
Assign Letters to Rhyme Patterns:
- Lines 1 and 4 rhyme, so they are labeled as "A."
- Lines 2 and 3 rhyme, so they are labeled as "B."
4.
Write the Rhyme Scheme:
- Line 1: A
- Line 2: B
- Line 3: B
- Line 4: A
Thus, the rhyme scheme is
ABBA.
Final Answer:
The rhyme scheme of the poem is:
\boxed{ABBA}
Explanation:
- The rhyme scheme helps identify the structure of the poem by showing how the lines relate to each other through sound patterns.
- In this case, the alternating rhyme pattern (ABBA) creates a balanced and musical flow, which is common in many poems.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of rhyme scheme worksheet practice.
