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

  1. 1How does the rhythm of a poem mimic the physical sensation of the subject matter?
  2. 2What is the impact of harsh, plosive sounds versus soft, sibilant sounds on the poem's mood?
  3. 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

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