First, remember that a poem is a way of writing that uses words in a special way to express feelings, ideas, or tell a story. They often sound different from regular sentences.
► Verses
A verse is a group of lines in a poem that are separated from other groups of lines. Think of it like a paragraph in a story, but for a poem.
Why do poems have verses?
They help organize the poem and show changes in ideas or feelings. Like how a paragraph changes topic
►Lines
- Lines are just like sentences in a story, but they're in a poem.
- Each line is one row of words in the poem.
- The number of lines in each verse can be the same or different.
►Rhyme
Rhyme is when words sound alike, especially at the end of lines.
For example, "cat" and "hat" rhyme. "Blue" and "shoe" rhyme.
Why do poets use rhyme?
It makes the poem sound musical and fun! It can also help connect ideas.
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