Poetry and Performance · Vocabulary & Language

The Music of Language

Examining alliteration, onomatopoeia, and assonance in verse.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the sound of a word contribute to the overall meaning of a poem?
  2. 2In what ways can rhythm mimic the subject matter of a poem?
  3. 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

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