Exploring enjambment in Alfred, Lord Tennyson's ‘The Lady of Shalott’
I can explore selected examples of enjambment in Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s poem, ‘The Lady of Shalott’.
Exploring enjambment in Alfred, Lord Tennyson's ‘The Lady of Shalott’
I can explore selected examples of enjambment in Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s poem, ‘The Lady of Shalott’.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Enjambment is when there is no punctuation at the end of a line of poetry.
- You can analyse a poet's use of enjambment.
- When analysing a poet's use of enjambment, you should select a clear example and refer to it through quotation.
- You should connect the use of enjambment to specific ideas in the poem.
Keywords
Enjambment - when there is no punctuation at the end of a line of poetry
Foreshadows - a hint or indication of something happening in the future
Confined - trapped, restricted to
Selective - to choose carefully
Common misconception
You can't include quotations when exploring enjambment.
If analysing enjambment, you must include a specific example. Just as you would include a quotation to explore a simile (for example) so must you include a quotation to explore enjambment.
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Equipment
You will need a copy of Alfred, Lord Tennyson's 'The Lady of Shalott' which can be found in on the worksheet.
Content guidance
- Contains strong language
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
a verse of a poem
when there is no punctuation at the end of a line of poetry
repetition of similar sounds in one or more words, especially in poems
an indication of something happening in the future
Exit quiz
6 Questions
We learn about two settings: Shalott and Camelot.
We learn about the curse and the Lady of Shalott’s life.
The Lady of Shalott stops weaving to look at Sir Lancelot.
The Lady of Shalott dies traveling to Camelot.