Poetic Language and Emotional Resonance · Poetry

The Speaker's Voice

Examining the persona in the poem and the relationship between the speaker and the poet.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the poet establish a specific tone through word choice and syntax?
  2. 2What is the difference between the biographical poet and the lyrical speaker?
  3. 3How does the speaker's perspective shift over the course of the poem?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9E10LT02AC9E10LA08
Year: Year 12
Subject: English
Unit: Poetic Language and Emotional Resonance
Period: Poetry

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