Rhyme scheme is a literary technique used in poetry to create a pattern of rhyming words. Synonyms for rhyme scheme include rhyme pattern, verse scheme, stanzaic rhyme scheme, and metrical scheme. A poet's choice of rhyme scheme is significant since it affects the tone, mood and style of the poem. There are various types of rhyme schemes such as AABB, ABAB, ABBA, and ABCB. Rhyme schemes can be simple or complex. For example, a simple rhyme scheme might be ABABAC while a complex scheme may be ABACBCDBEFE. Understanding different rhyme schemes can aid in the interpretation of poetry and appreciation of its aesthetic value.