Practice Mastering Pacing and Pauses - 2.1 | Module 5: Exploring Literature - Poetry | ICSE Grade 8 English
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is pacing in poetry?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how quick or slow you would read a happy vs. a sad poem.

Question 2

Easy

Why are pauses important?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider why you would stop at a comma or period versus a line break.

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Question 1

What is the role of pauses in poetry?

  • To eliminate confusion
  • To create emphasis and reflection
  • To lengthen the poem

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider why we stop when we read before moving to the next line.

Question 2

True or False: Pacing does not affect a poem's emotional impact.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how you feel when something is read too quickly.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a high-energy poem, describe how you would pace it during recitation. What specific techniques would you use?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how action scenes in movies are presented.

Question 2

Create a word map for a poem of your choice that outlines where to pace, pause, and emphasize emotions.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the poem's emotional journey.

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