The Power of Poetry and Sound · Vocabulary & Language

Meter, Rhythm, and Rhyme

Examining the mathematical and musical elements of verse and their impact on the reader's pace.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does a shift in meter signal a change in the poem's mood or subject matter?
  2. 2What is the effect of slant rhyme versus perfect rhyme on the reader's sense of closure?
  3. 3How does the use of enjambment influence the breath and phrasing of a spoken poem?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Reading and Literature Studies - Grade 10
Grade: Grade 10
Subject: Language Arts
Unit: The Power of Poetry and Sound
Period: Vocabulary & Language

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