Question

the rhyme pattern that occurs at the ends of lines in poetry is called
a rhyme meter.
a rhyme rhythm.
a rhyme ending.
a rhyme scheme.

Explanation:

• "Rhyme meter" is incorrect; meter refers to syllable stress patterns.
• "Rhyme rhythm" is wrong; rhythm is about beat/cadence.
• "Rhyme ending" is not the term for the pattern of rhymes.
• "Rhyme scheme" is the correct term for the pattern of rhymes at line ends (e.g., ABAB, AABB).

Answer:

D. a rhyme scheme.