The Functions Of Rhyme In Children’s Rhymes
Abstract Children’s rhymes are easy to remember because their words are tied closely to sound. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition, and predictable patterns help children anticipate what comes next and join in even before they know every word. These features also explain why nursery rhymes survive for generations while changing slightly from one family, classroom, or playground to another. This discussion looks at rhyme not as decoration, but as one of the

