verse
/ˈvɝs/noun
Elementary
1
A poetic form with regular meter and a fixed rhyme scheme.
2
Poetic form in general.
3
One of several similar units of a song, consisting of several lines, generally rhymed.
4
A small section of a holy book (Bible, Quran etc.)
5
A portion of an anthem to be performed by a single voice to each part.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing