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To visualize this rhyme scheme, look at how the end-sounds of each line correspond: The sun begins to rise Line 2 (B): Above the sleeping hill Line 3 (C): A blue and open gate Line 4 (D): The world is feeling new Line 5 (A): I rub my tired eyes Line 6 (B): The morning air is still Line 7 (C): I do not wish to wait Line 8 (D): Underneath the blue
While the strict ABCD ABCD labeling is more common in technical poetic analysis, the effect of alternating rhyme is everywhere:
Because of its complexity, it is rarer than standard schemes. However, it can be seen in structured works like: : Features an ABCDcap A cap B cap C cap D ABCDcap A cap B cap C cap D
The designation is specifically used when the poet intends for the entire eight-line block to be treated as a single unit, where the "rhyme bridge" spans across a longer distance than a standard quatrain. Common Uses in Music and Literature
Is ABCD a "solid" scheme? Absolutely—but it changes the goal.
The cat is on the mat, (A) He is holding a hat. (A) He looks very fat, (A) Imagine that! (A)
Many classic hymns utilize alternating rhyme schemes to make the verses easy to memorize for a congregation. Tips for Writing Your Own
To visualize this rhyme scheme, look at how the end-sounds of each line correspond: The sun begins to rise Line 2 (B): Above the sleeping hill Line 3 (C): A blue and open gate Line 4 (D): The world is feeling new Line 5 (A): I rub my tired eyes Line 6 (B): The morning air is still Line 7 (C): I do not wish to wait Line 8 (D): Underneath the blue
While the strict ABCD ABCD labeling is more common in technical poetic analysis, the effect of alternating rhyme is everywhere:
Because of its complexity, it is rarer than standard schemes. However, it can be seen in structured works like: : Features an ABCDcap A cap B cap C cap D ABCDcap A cap B cap C cap D
The designation is specifically used when the poet intends for the entire eight-line block to be treated as a single unit, where the "rhyme bridge" spans across a longer distance than a standard quatrain. Common Uses in Music and Literature
Is ABCD a "solid" scheme? Absolutely—but it changes the goal.
The cat is on the mat, (A) He is holding a hat. (A) He looks very fat, (A) Imagine that! (A)
Many classic hymns utilize alternating rhyme schemes to make the verses easy to memorize for a congregation. Tips for Writing Your Own