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Year 11
Eduqas
Analysing use of sound in an unseen poem
I can explain and understand the use of sound in an unseen poem.
New
New
Year 11
Eduqas
Analysing use of sound in an unseen poem
I can explain and understand the use of sound in an unseen poem.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- When considering sounds in an unseen poem, you might ask what emotion the sound makes you feel.
- You also might ask whether the poet has used techniques such as onomatopoeia or sibilance.
- Arguably, onomatopoeia immerses the reader in the poem and makes them feel as if they are experiencing it.
- Duffy may be using sounds in order to create a warm environment where the reader feels at home.
Common misconception
That sibilance only creates a sinister atmosphere.
Sibilance can also create a soothing atmosphere.
Keywords
Abrupt - sudden or unexpected
Tense - nervous and worried and unable to relax
Elongating - to become or make something become longer
Harmony - having a pleasant tune or harmony
Immerse - to become completely involved in something
It might be useful to have the pupils share their ideas around which sounds they would use to prime them to read the poem.
Teacher tip
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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6 Questions
Q1.
Using words that imitate the natural sound associated with their meaning is the technique ...
Q2.
A harmonious sound is one which is ...
disruptive.
discordant.
energetic.
Q3.
The repetition of 's' sounds in nearby words is known as ...
Q4.
An abrupt sound means one that is ...
loud.
anticipated.
Q5.
Sounds articulated with an abrupt release of air like 'p', 'd', 'b' or 't' are known as sounds.
fricative
euphonic
liquid
Q6.
Euphonic sounds are sounds.
sinister
abrupt
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6 Questions
Q1.
Feeling nervous and worried and unable to relax means you are feeling ...
Q2.
Arguably, Duffy's 'Safe Sounds' largely uses sounds that create which of the following environments?
tense
unexpected
Q3.
'To become completely involved in something' is the definition of ...
Q4.
Which of the following techniques elongates words?
plosive sounds
fricative sounds
Q5.
Which one of the following techniques could be interpreted as adding a ghostly quality to a text?
plosive sounds
euphonic sounds
Q6.
Duffy's title 'Safe Sounds' uses sibilance and sounds to create a warm opening to the poem.
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