Author: Leah
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How to Write an Article | 5 Easy Steps for Students to Practice
You know, writing is tough. Really tough. We expect kids to know the low-brow of how to write an article already while telling them they gotta write all kinds of stuff. Stories, reports, essays…the list goes on. And that’s not even the worst part. Writing is just one subject among, like, a million others they…
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12 Greatest Rhyme Schemes with Examples
Behind every great piece of poetry lies an underlying structure that governs the sound relationships between lines. Known as the rhyme scheme, it provides the framework upon which the poet crafts their lyrical masterpiece. Today, we will explore common rhyme schemes with examples in literature to see how authors from the past have cleverly come…
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Rhyme Scheme Definition | Types of Rhyming Patterns, Fun Facts & Examples in 2024
Roses are red, violets are blue, poetry’s magic, awaits for you. Have you ever wondered about the underlying structure that gives poetry its musicality? Rhyming is one of the key techniques poets employ to create melodic flow in their writing, but understanding the different rhyming patterns can seem mysterious without context. In this blog post, we’ll demystify poetic form…
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Why is Geoffrey Chaucer Called The Father of English Poetry?
About Geoffrey Chaucer Geoffrey Chaucer was an English author, poet and bureaucrat who is widely considered the greatest English poet of the Middle Ages. He lived from around 1343 to 1400 CE. His works inspired a generation of famous authors including William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens and such. Why is Geoffrey Chaucer Called The Father of…
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The Best Types of Rhyming Schemes to Use in 2024
Just like math which has many equations, poets also use many types of rhyming schemes in their works. Whether you’re a full-fledged rhyme master or just a rhyme novice, expanding your knowledge of types of rhymes will take your wordplay to the next level. We’ll look at classic rhyme structures like ABAB and explore off-beat…