rhyme scheme
[/raɪm skiːm/]
nounpl: rhyme schemes
esquema de rimas
1. The ordered pattern of rhymes at the ends of lines in a poem or verse, typically represented by letters (such as ABAB or AABB)
The poem follows an ABAB rhyme scheme, with alternating lines that rhyme.
O poema segue um esquema de rimas ABAB, com linhas alternadas que rimam.
2. The systematic arrangement of rhyming words used to create a specific rhythmic and structural effect in poetry
Understanding the rhyme scheme is essential for analyzing the formal structure of classical poetry.
Compreender o esquema de rimas é essencial para analisar a estrutura formal da poesia clássica.
This is a technical literary term widely taught in schools and universities in both Brazil and the USA. It is fundamental to understanding classical and traditional poetry, including works from the Romantic period and earlier. In Portuguese education, the analysis of 'esquema de rimas' is a key component of literature curriculum, particularly when studying canonical Portuguese and Brazilian poets like Camões and Cruz e Sousa.
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