4.1.1.2 - Rhythm
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What is rhythm in poetry?
💡 Hint: Think about what gives a poem its musical quality.
Define meter.
💡 Hint: It's related to how syllables are arranged.
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What defines rhythm in poetry?
💡 Hint: Think about how poetry flows.
True or False: All poetry follows a strict meter.
💡 Hint: Consider examples of more modern poetry.
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Choose three different poems and analyze how each uses rhythm to evoke emotional responses. Discuss your findings.
💡 Hint: Look for contrasts in rhythms and their effects on the reader.
Write a poem that employs both iambic and trochaic meters. Describe how the shifts in rhythm impact the poem's theme.
💡 Hint: Pay attention to how the flow changes with each meter.
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