1.3.4 - Rhythm: The Beat of the Poem
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Practice Questions
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What is rhythm in poetry?
💡 Hint: Think about how rhythm is related to music.
Name one type of metrical foot.
💡 Hint: Recall the examples the teacher mentioned.
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What creates the rhythm in a poem?
💡 Hint: Think about the 'beat' in music.
What is an iamb?
💡 Hint: Try saying it to hear the pattern.
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Write a short poem of at least six lines that employs iambic pentameter. Discuss how the rhythm enhances the poem's theme.
💡 Hint: Think about what emotions you want to convey.
Choose a contemporary poem and analyze how its use of varying meters affects reader engagement. Provide examples.
💡 Hint: Consider how the pacing shifts throughout.
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