Expressive Reading of Poetry
Using expression and gesture to bring a poem or script to life for an audience.
Key Questions
- Explain how a performer can use their voice to signal a change in the poem's mood.
- Analyze the role pauses play in creating dramatic tension during a performance.
- Critique a peer's poetry reading for its use of expression and clarity.
ACARA Content Descriptions
Suggested Methodologies
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