Find the Rhythm and Rhyme
Can you find the rhyming words in the poem?
Identify the pairs of rhyming words in the poem and list them.
Answer:
Father, father, who is that a-whispering? - A
Who is it who whispers in the wood? - B
You say it is the breeze - C
As it sighs among the trees - C
But there's someone who whispers in the wood - B
Father, father, who is that a-murmuring? - A
Who is it who murmurs in the night?
You say it is the roar - D
Of the wave upon the shore - D
But there's someone who murmurs in the night - E
Explanation:
The letters in bold rhyme with the letters in bold. This is a way to categorize rhymes in the poem. Rhyming words add a musical element to the poem and create a sense of harmony and flow. By identifying rhyming words, we can appreciate the rhythm and structure of the poem even more. It's fascinating how words can come together to create a beautiful and melodic effect in poetry.