The Power of Poetry · Literary Analysis

Sound Patterns and Rhythm

Analyzing the use of alliteration, onomatopoeia, and meter in spoken word and written verse.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the sound of a word contribute to its meaning?
  2. 2Why is rhythm important for the oral performance of poetry?
  3. 3How can alliteration be used to emphasize a specific point?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9E4LT04AC9E4LA01
Year: Year 4
Subject: English
Unit: The Power of Poetry
Period: Literary Analysis

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