Practice Sound Device Notes (5.2.4) - Module 4: Poetry: Form, Feeling & Figurative Language

Practice: Sound Device Notes

Lesson 5.2.4Module 4: Poetry: Form, Feeling & Figurative Language

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Question 1.
Define alliteration.
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Think about the first sounds of words.
Question 2.
Give an example of onomatopoeia.
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What sounds do bees or water make?
3Question 3.
What is alliteration?
- Repetition of vowel sounds
- Repetition of initial consonant sounds
- The sound of a word imitating itself
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Focus on the start of words.
4Question 4.
True or False: Euphony refers to harsh sounds.
- True
- False
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Think about how you'd describe nice music.
Question 5.
Create a short poem employing all five sound devices discussed: alliteration, assonance, consonance, onomatopoeia, and euphony or cacophony. Explain how each device functions within your poem.
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Think of a theme that allows you to use different sounds effectively.
Question 6.
Analyze how the use of sound devices impacts a poem's meaning and emotional response. Choose a specific poem and discuss your findings.
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Pay attention to how the sound of words enhances themes.

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