The Poet's Palette · Vocabulary & Language

The Sound of Sense

Investigating onomatopoeia, alliteration, and assonance as tools for creating mood.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the sound of a word contribute to its meaning?
  2. 2Why do certain rhythmic patterns evoke feelings of urgency or calm?
  3. 3How does silence or 'white space' function as a sound in poetry?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9E6LA01AC9E6LT03
Year: Year 6
Subject: English
Unit: The Poet's Palette
Period: Vocabulary & Language

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