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Have you ever had a silly song or poem stuck in your head all day?
Poets and songwriters are sound wizards who use playful word tricks to make their words bounce, sing, and stick in your brain.
What is the secret trick they use to match word endings together?
Words That Rhyme
Two words rhyme when they end with the exact same sound, like cat and hat.
The start of the word changes, but the tail sound stays the same.
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Rhymes give poetry a fun chime, but what makes a poem feel like music you can dance to?
Catch the Beat
Poetry has a steady heartbeat called rhythm.
You can tap your foot or clap your hands to the strong and light beats of each line.
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What happens when a poet loves a line so much they want you to hear it again?