The Poetic Voice: Structure and Figurative Language · Poetry and Drama
Poetic Form and Structure
Study how line breaks, stanzas, and rhyme schemes influence the rhythm and meaning of a poem.
Key Questions
- 1How does the physical layout of a poem on the page affect the way it is read?
- 2What is the relationship between the structure of a sonnet and the argument it presents?
- 3How can a poet use white space to create a sense of silence or tension?
Common Core State Standards
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.5
Grade: 7th Grade
Subject: English Language Arts
Unit: The Poetic Voice: Structure and Figurative Language
Period: Poetry and Drama
Suggested Methodologies
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