Poems Use Rhythm and Rhyme

~5 min

Poems often have words that rhyme and a special rhythm. They might not tell a long story, but they use beautiful words.

Poems Have Rhythm

Listen to the beat!

The cat sat on the mat and had a snack.

A poem often has a steady beat, like a song or a drum. When you say the words, you can tap your foot to the rhythm.

💡 Try tapping your hand while reading to feel the beat.