Internal Rhyme (Noun)
Meaning
A rhyme between words in the same line.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The poet used internal rhyme in the line, "The rain in Spain stays mainly in the brain."
- Internal rhyme added depth and musicality to the poem, as seen in the line, "The silken, silky snake slithered slowly."
- In the phrase "hello yellow," internal rhyme is used to create a catchy effect.
- The nursery rhyme "Betty Botter" is a good example of internal rhyme in the line, "But she said the butter's bitter."
- Internal rhyme is also evident in the line, "The stars shone bright with all their might."