EXPLORING RHYME, PARARHYME, ASSONANCE, AND RESERVE RHYME IN POETRY AND LITERATURE

Abstract

Abstract:  This article examines four key poetic devices—rhyme, pararhyme, assonance, and reserve rhyme—that play a significant role in the sound structure of poetry. These elements enhance the musicality, rhythm, and cohesion of poems. Rhyme refers to the correspondence of sounds in words, while pararhyme involves similar consonant sounds, assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds, and reserve rhyme includes deliberate mismatched rhymes. Through the exploration of these techniques, the article highlights how poets use them creatively to evoke emotion, reinforce themes, and establish harmony or dissonance in their works. The examples provided demonstrate the nuanced ways these elements can shape meaning and aesthetic appeal.