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Internal Rhyme

An internal rhyme (or middle rhyme) is a rhyme that occurs within a single line of a verse, or between phrases within multiple lines.

The repetition of the sound generated from the rhyme adds to the rhythm of the lyrics as well as emphasising the words themselves.

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Have you ever noticed how much easier it is to remember a rhyming part of a lyric? That’s the internal rhyme at work.

I saw myself sinkin', shorty slipperyed the slope,

My partner pray Salat and slang dope

Denzel Curry ft. Jasiah, Rico Nasty, JID, 6LACK, Buddy, Kitty Ca$h & Powers Pleasant - Ain't No Way
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You’ll often hear internal rhymes being used to highlight some clever wordplay or accelerate flow.

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