Rhyme Scheme Practice
A Grade 6 ELA worksheet to practice identifying and analyzing rhyme schemes in poetry.
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Rhyme Scheme Practice
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Read each poem carefully and answer the questions that follow. Pay close attention to the rhyming words at the end of each line to determine the rhyme scheme.
The Cat
A furry friend, so soft and sleek, (A) Who loves to nap throughout the week. (A) With gentle purrs and playful paws, (B) He rarely ever breaks the laws. (B)
1. What is the rhyme scheme of the poem 'The Cat'?
Morning Light
The sun begins to peek (A) And banish all the night, (B) Another brand new week, (A) Filled with morning light. (B)
2. Choose the correct rhyme scheme for 'Morning Light'.
AABB
ABAB
ABCA
ABBC
Complete the sentences by filling in the blanks. The rhyming words are provided.
3. The little bird flew, so high and . (blue)
4. I like to play with my toy , especially when it's new. (car)
5. Write a two-line poem (a couplet) where the lines rhyme with each other.
6. A poem with an AABB rhyme scheme means the first and second lines rhyme, and the third and fourth lines rhyme.
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