The Power of Poetry · Vocabulary & Language

Sound and Rhythm

Analyzing how alliteration, assonance, and meter create musicality and emphasize meaning.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the rhythm of a poem mirror the emotional state of the speaker?
  2. 2What is the effect of harsh consonant sounds versus soft vowel sounds in a verse?
  3. 3How does enjambment alter the reading pace and the delivery of an idea?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Reading and Viewing - S3MOE: Literary Appreciation - S3
Level: Secondary 3
Subject: English Language
Unit: The Power of Poetry
Period: Vocabulary & Language

Suggested Methodologies

Ready to teach this topic?

Generate a complete, classroom-ready active learning mission in seconds.

Generate a Custom MissionBrowse Lesson Plan Templates

More in The Power of Poetry

Metaphor and Allusion

Decoding figurative language and references to history, mythology, or other literature.

2 methodologies

Modern Forms and Spoken Word

Examining contemporary poetry and the performance aspects of spoken word art.

2 methodologies

Browse curriculum by country

AmericasUSCAMXCLCOBR
EuropeUKIEFRDEESITNLPTSE
Asia & PacificINSGAU