Poetic Justice: Verse and Voice · Vocabulary & Language

The Rhythm and Sound of Poetry

Exploring how meter, rhyme, alliteration, and onomatopoeia contribute to the tone and meaning of a poem.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the rhythm of a poem mirror the emotional state of the speaker?
  2. 2In what ways does alliteration emphasize specific themes or images?
  3. 3How can silence or line breaks function as a sound element in poetry?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Reading - Grade 7ON: Oral Communication - Grade 7
Grade: Grade 7
Subject: Language Arts
Unit: Poetic Justice: Verse and Voice
Period: Vocabulary & Language

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