Poetic Forms and Linguistic Innovation · Renaissance to Modern

Metre, Rhythm, and Meaning

Analyzing how the mathematical structure of verse contributes to its emotional and thematic impact.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does a poet use rhythmic disruption to draw attention to specific words or ideas?
  2. 2In what ways does the choice of a specific poetic form, such as a sonnet, constrain or enable expression?
  3. 3How does the relationship between enjambment and caesura affect the pace of a reader's interpretation?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

A-Level: English Literature - Poetic Form and StructureA-Level: English Literature - Prosody and Metre
Year: Year 12
Subject: English
Unit: Poetic Forms and Linguistic Innovation
Period: Renaissance to Modern

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