Analysing how Wordsworth presents nature in 'To My Sister'
I can explain how Wordsworth uses language and structure to present an idyllic view of nature and arguably suggest that mankind belongs in nature in ‘To My Sister’.
Analysing how Wordsworth presents nature in 'To My Sister'
I can explain how Wordsworth uses language and structure to present an idyllic view of nature and arguably suggest that mankind belongs in nature in ‘To My Sister’.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Arguably, Wordsworth uses sibilance, assonance, and euphony to contribute to the idea that nature is idyllic.
- Wordsworth may use asyndetic listing to show nature as enveloping.
- Wordsworth arguably implies that nature appeals to our rational "minds" as well as our emotions.
- The regularity of the rhyme scheme could also contribute to the image of nature as idyllic.
Keywords
Idyllic - extremely pleasant, beautiful or peaceful
Asyndetic listing - listing connected with a comma instead of a conjunction/connective
Sibilance - repetition of the hissing sound "s" in nearby words
Euphony - the combining of words to create a pleasing sound
Assonance - the repetition of vowel sounds in words that are close to each other in a sentence or phrase
Common misconception
That the use of sibilance creates a harsh, sinister atmosphere.
While the hissing sound of sibilance can create a harsh atmosphere, we can also interpret it as a shushing sound that creates a calm atmosphere.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of the Edexcel Belonging anthology for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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