What is the rhyme scheme for “Songs of the People”?

Paired rhymes (ABAB)

Explanation:

"Songs of the People" features paired rhymes, which are those that feature the ABAB scheme.

This scheme is established by the sound that ends each verse. In this scheme, the first verse receives the name "A" and the next verse that ends with the same phonetic sound as the first will also receive the letter "A". However, the verse that ends with a different sound will receive the letter "B", as well as the next verse that ends with the same sound.

In “Songs of the People” the first verse has the same sound as the third verse and the second verse has the same sound as the fourth verse. Therefore, the verses form the ABAB scheme.