The Power of Poetry · Literary Analysis

Form and Freedom

Comparing structured forms like haiku and limericks with the flexibility of free verse.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do the constraints of a haiku affect the poet's choice of words?
  2. 2What are the advantages of using free verse for personal expression?
  3. 3How does the physical shape of a poem on the page impact the reader?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9E4LT04AC9E4LT03
Year: Year 4
Subject: English
Unit: The Power of Poetry
Period: Literary Analysis

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