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
- 1How does a poet use rhythmic disruption to draw attention to specific words or ideas?
- 2In what ways does the choice of a specific poetic form, such as a sonnet, constrain or enable expression?
- 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
Suggested Methodologies
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