The Rhythm of Poetry · Vocabulary and Language

Sound Patterns and Onomatopoeia

Investigating how poets use alliteration and sound-words to create auditory effects.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the sound of a word reflect its meaning in poetry?
  2. 2Why do poets use repetition to emphasize certain ideas or feelings?
  3. 3How does the rhythm of a poem change the way we read it aloud?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Oral LanguageNCCA: Primary - Reading
Class/Year: 3rd Year
Subject: The Power of Words: Exploring Narrative and Information
Unit: The Rhythm of Poetry
Period: Vocabulary and Language

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