Iambic Pentameter and Poetic Devices
Students explore the rhythm and sound devices in Shakespeare's verse, including iambic pentameter, alliteration, and assonance.
Key Questions
- Analyze how the rhythm of iambic pentameter mimics natural human speech or a heartbeat.
- Explain how Shakespeare uses alliteration and assonance to create musicality and emphasis.
- Construct a short passage in iambic pentameter to understand its structure.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
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