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Clap the rhythm with your hands.
What does Rhythm mean?
A repeated beat or sound pattern.
Dictionary definition
A repeated pattern of sound or beat in speech, music, or poetry.
Example sentences
Rhythm in a sentence
medium
The poem's rhythm made it fun to read aloud.
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Writers sometimes use rhythm to make lines feel musical and memorable.
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Practice 1
What does rhythm mean?
Rhythm means a repeated beat or sound pattern.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to rhythm?
Beat is close to rhythm in this main meaning.
Practice 3
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: Clap the ____ with your hands.
Rhythm best completes the sentence.
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Rhythm
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rith · um · strongest beat: rith
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WordRhythm.
Partnoun.
MeaningRhythm means A repeated beat or sound pattern.
ExampleExample: Clap the rhythm with your hands.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- rith · um
- Strongest beat
- rith
- Ending
- um
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on rith.
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Synonyms
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silenceUse as a meaningful contrast in this word's main sense.
irregularityUse as a meaningful contrast in this word's main sense.
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Rhythm word family
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Understand Rhythm
Hint for students
A repeated beat or sound pattern.
Common mix-up
Rhythm is not the same as silence. Rhythm means a repeated beat or sound pattern.
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Read this model sentence: The poem's rhythm made it fun to read aloud. Clue words: poem's, made, fun. Underline clue words that show why rhythm fits instead of silence. Now write one new sentence that shows rhythm without using the word rhythm. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show rhythm?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The poem's rhythm made it fun to read aloud." Why does rhythm fit better than silence?
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