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Reading Poetry
Quick questions on Meter and sound explained: H2 Literature in English
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What is reading sound for meaning?Show answer
Always read the line aloud in your head and ask what the sounds make you feel. Harsh, clustered consonants (plosives such as b, t, k) can feel violent or abrupt; long open vowels can feel slow or mournful; soft sounds can feel gentle or eerie. The analysis is in matching the texture of the sound to the meaning.
What is q1?Show answer
What is iambic pentameter, and why does noticing a break in it matter? [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Why is "there is sibilance in this line" not adequate analysis? [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
How can the texture of consonants affect the feeling of a line? [3 marks]
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