The Poetic Voice · Poetry and Language

Sound and Rhythm

Investigating the auditory qualities of language, including meter, alliteration, and assonance.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the rhythm of a poem mimic the physical sensations of its subject matter?
  2. 2In what ways do harsh or soft consonant sounds influence the mood of a stanza?
  3. 3How does the oral performance of a poem change its meaning compared to reading it silently?

Common Core State Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.4CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.3
Grade: 10th Grade
Subject: English Language Arts
Unit: The Poetic Voice
Period: Poetry and Language

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