Examining structure and language in 'The Listeners' by Walter de la Mare
I can discuss the poet's choice of structure and language.
Examining structure and language in 'The Listeners' by Walter de la Mare
I can discuss the poet's choice of structure and language.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- 'The Listeners' by Walter de la Mare is a thirty-six line poem which is separated into 5 sentences.
- The poem follows a consistent pattern of rhyme in the scheme of ABCB.
- Walter de la Mare chose to create rhyming pairs that are separated by un-rhyming lines.
- Walter de la Mare uses poetic devices to have an effect on the reader.
Common misconception
Pupils may believe that alliteration only occurs when the words are next to one another.
Words do not necessarily have to be right next to each other, but the repeated consonant sounds should occur in close proximity.
Keywords
Rhyme - Rhyme in poetry is the similarity of sounds between the ending syllables of words.
Rhyme scheme - Rhyme scheme in poetry refers to the pattern of rhyming words or sounds at the end of each line in a poem, often represented using letters.
Enjambment - Enjambment is when a line in poetry continues onto the next line without pause or punctuation, creating a sense of flow.
Repetition - Repetition in poetry involves the deliberate use of words, phrases, sounds, or structural elements that are repeated for emphasis.
Poetic devices - Poetic devices are techniques enhancing expression, rhythm or meaning in poetry.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
a naming word for people, places or things
a doing, being or having word
describes a noun
describes a verb
door
floor
sill
house
Exit quiz
6 Questions
similar sounds between the ending syllables of words
the pattern of rhyming words or sounds in a poem, e.g. AABA
when a line continues onto the next line without pause
deliberate repeated use of words, imagery or structure
techniques enhancing expression, rhythm or meaning in poetry