Poetry: Rhythm, Rhyme, and Rebellion · Autumn Term

Form and Structure in Verse

Analyzing how sonnets, haikus, and free verse use physical structure to reinforce meaning.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the use of enjambment affect the pace and breath of a poem?
  2. 2In what ways does a strict rhyme scheme influence the mood of a piece?
  3. 3Why do modern poets often choose to break traditional structural rules?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: English - Structure and Form in Poetry
Year: Year 7
Subject: English
Unit: Poetry: Rhythm, Rhyme, and Rebellion
Period: Autumn Term

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