Poetry and Performance · Vocabulary & Language
The Music of Language
Examining alliteration, onomatopoeia, and assonance in verse.
Key Questions
- 1How does the sound of a word contribute to the overall meaning of a poem?
- 2In what ways can rhythm mimic the subject matter of a poem?
- 3How does the use of silence and pauses affect the performance of a text?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9E5LT03AC9E5LY08
Year: Year 5
Subject: English
Unit: Poetry and Performance
Period: Vocabulary & Language
Suggested Methodologies
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