Poetry and the Human Experience · Vocabulary & Language
Sound Devices and Rhythm
Examining how alliteration, assonance, and onomatopoeia contribute to the musicality and meaning of a poem.
Key Questions
- 1How does the rhythm of a poem mimic the physical sensation of the subject matter?
- 2What is the impact of harsh, plosive sounds versus soft, sibilant sounds on the poem's mood?
- 3How can internal rhyme create a sense of unity or claustrophobia within a stanza?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9E8LA08AC9E8LT04
Year: Year 8
Subject: English
Unit: Poetry and the Human Experience
Period: Vocabulary & Language
Suggested Methodologies
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