Definition: A rhyme are words that sound similar or the same. They may have the same spelling, or have drastically different spellings; depending on what type of rhyme an author or poet is using. A verse that rhymes is a poem have different names, depending on how many rhymes there are. Two rhymes is a couplet, three is a triplet, and so forth. The syllables of words that rhyme are usually the same, but sometimes aren't.
Example:
He was out of breath!
He simply wanted to rest,
In his comfy bed, soft and nothing less!
Those three lines rhyme, but don't look like they rhyme.
Significance: The usage of rhymes add a whimsical touch to the poem, and also convey feelings using a creative method of thinking. It helps give the poem a soft rhythm that stays constant depending on the rhyming style.
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