Poetry, Rhythm, and Imagery · Vocabulary & Language

Sound Patterns and Onomatopoeia

Investigating how alliteration, assonance, and rhythm affect the musicality of a text.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the repetition of harsh consonant sounds change the mood of a poem?
  2. 2In what ways does rhythm mimic the subject matter of the writing?
  3. 3How does reading a poem aloud change our interpretation of its meaning?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - CommunicatingNCCA: Primary - Understanding
Class/Year: 5th Year
Subject: Voices and Visions: Advanced Literacy and Expression
Unit: Poetry, Rhythm, and Imagery
Period: Vocabulary & Language

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