This video delves into the figure of speech onomatopoeia, where words imitate the sounds they describe. It showcases various examples, from the clacking of shoes to the chimes in poems, illustrating how onomatopoeia enhances...

This video is answering the question of what is an onomatopoeia.

This video explores how poets use various sound devices, such as alliteration, assonance, consonance, onomatopoeia, and rhyme, to enhance the auditory experience of a poem. By connecting sound to imagery, poets create vivid and...

Poem

Over my
toes

goes
the
soft sea wash r/>see the sea wash

the soft sa
nd slip
see the
sea slip
the
soft sand slide r/>see the sea sl
ide
the soft s
and...

Join us for a psychedelic stroll through the city streets of the early 1900s. As the clock strikes midnight, strange and sinister things begin to happen. Enjoy our step-by-step guide through Stanzas 1 and 2 of ‘Rhapsody on a Windy...

Ever wondered why some poems flow smoothly, while others sound harsh and dissonant? It’s time to examine the soundscape of poetry.

In this second lesson, we’ll delve into how poets create euphony and cacophony through a range of...

Let’s dive deeper into the world of poetry. In this second lesson, we’ll explore poetry with all five senses. Discover how poets use sound devices, sensory imagery, figurative language and much more! Soon, you’ll have all the tools you...

Poetry can be puzzling. But we’ll help you piece it together! In this second lesson, we’ll unravel soundscapes, imagery, figurative language, tone and voice. Afterwards, you’ll have some handy new tools to help you understand and...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Berry uses onomatopoeia, phonetic dialect, and anaphora in order to consider ideas of voice and identity. Key learning points: - Berry may have personified the accent in order to show the emotional...

Pupil outcome: I can listen to and learn 'The Magic Porridge Pot'. Key learning points: - 'The Magic Porridge Pot' has some words in that sound like what it is describing, such as 'split, splat, splot'. - This is called onomatopoeia. -...

Pupil outcome: I can understand how a slam poet creates sound, and use this understanding to create my own refrain and stanza. Key learning points: - Sound is an important feature of slam poetry, it adds to the dynamic and energetic...

A video entitled “Poetic Sounds” which explores sound devices used in poetry, highlighting examples from several works by Edgar Allan Poe.

A video entitled “Sensory Language” which explores how to use sensory language when writing.

This video, entitled "Sound Elements," explains various sound devices used in poetry.

Pupil outcome: I can analyse how Heaney presents the power of nature in the poem. Key learning points: - Throughout the poem, Heaney uses multi-sensory descriptions to create vivid imagery. - Heaney creates a grotesque description of the...

Pupil outcome: I can understand what slam poetry is and use this knowledge to explore the conventions of a slam poem. Key learning points: - Slam poetry can be considered different to more conventional, written forms of poetry. - Slam...