rhyme royal
"Rhyme royal" is a seven-line stanza form introduced by Geoffrey Chaucer, often used in English narrative poetry.
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Definition
C1Poetry
(technical, historical)A seven-line stanza, typically in iambic pentameter, with a rhyme scheme of ABABBCC.
Example
- Geoffrey Chaucer popularized rhyme royal in his works.
- The poet chose rhyme royal to structure his narrative poem.
C1Poetry
(technical)A single stanza following the seven-line ABABBCC rhyme pattern.
Example
- Each rhyme royal stanza adds depth to the poem's overall structure.
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