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Poetry Rhythm  ▪ The beat and pace of a poem ▪ Created by the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a Rhythm line or verse ▪ Rhythm can help strengthen the meaning of words and ideas in a poem  ▪ Jack and Jill Nursery Rhyme:...

Poetry Rhythm  ▪ The beat and pace of a poem ▪ Created by the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a Rhythm line or verse ▪ Rhythm can help strengthen the meaning of words and ideas in a poem  ▪ Jack and Jill Nursery Rhyme: Jack and Jill went up a hill to fetch a pail of water; Jack fell down and broke his crown and Jill came tumbling after. Examples ▪ Clement Clarke Moore’s ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas ’Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house Not a creature was stirring not even a mouse  1 - IAMB ▪ This is the most commonly used rhythm. It consists of one syllable which is not stressed, while the second syllable is stressed. Types of ▪ Example: William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet Rhythm But, soft! What light through yonder window breaks? It is the east and Juliet is the sun.  2 - TROCHEE ▪ This is pretty much the opposite of Iamb. It consists of one syllable that is stressed, followed by a second one that is not stressed. Types of ▪ Example: William Shakespeare’s Macbeth Rhythm Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble.  3 - SPONDEE ▪ A beat consisting of two stressed syllables, one right after the other. It is not as common, and is mixed in with other forms of rhythm. When it is used, it slows down the rhythm of the line of poetry. Types of ▪ Downtown is a spondee; both syllables get equal stress. Rhythm ▪ Example: Manley Hopkins’ Pied Beauty With swift, slow; sweet, sour; adazzle, dim; He fathers-forth whose beauty is past change: Praise him.  4 - DACTYL ▪ This type of rhythm is made up of three syllables. The first is stressed, and the remaining two syllables are not stressed, such as in the word marvelous. ▪ Example: Hickory Dickory Dock Nursery Rhyme Types of Hickory dickory dock, Rhythm The mouse ran up the clock. The clock struck one, The mouse ran down. Hickory dickory dock.  5 - ANAPEST ▪ Again, this rhythm is made of three syllables; it is the total opposite of the dactyl – the first two syllables are not stressed, and the last is stressed. Types of ▪ Example: Clement Clarke Moore’s ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Rhythm ’Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse  ▪ Rhythm gives a poem flow. ▪ You often have to start reading a poem aloud before you will get a sense of its rhythm. ▪ It actually requires a good analytical ear to establish good rhythm when reading poetry! ▪ Rhythm is often connected to mood – how a poem is supposed So… Why? to make you feel. ▪ A break-down in rhythm disrupts your reading of a line, and should draw your attention to a particular word or idea within the poem. ▪ A disruption to rhythm means PAY ATTENTION! Porcupine Be Prepared! from The Lion King  Be Prepared Songwriters: Elton John / Tim Rice It's great that we'll soon be connected I never thought hyenas essential With a king who'll be all-time adored They're crude and unspeakably plain Of course, quid pro quo, you're expected But maybe they've a glimmer of potential To take certain duties on board If allied to my vision and brain I know that your powers of retention The future is littered with prizes Are as wet as a warthog's backside And though I'm the main addressee But thick as you are, pay attention The point that I must emphasize is My words are a matter of pride You won't get a sniff without me! It's clear from your vacant expressions The lights are not all on upstairs So prepare for the coup of the century Be Prepared But we're talking kings and successions Even you can't be caught unawares Be prepared for the murkiest scam Elton John & Tim Rice Meticulous planning So prepare for a chance of a lifetime Be prepared for sensational news Tenacity spanning Decades of denial Is simply why I’ll A shining new era Is tiptoeing nearer And where do we feature? Be king undisputed Just listen to teacher Respected, saluted And seen for the wonder I am I know it sounds sordid But you'll be rewarded When at last I am given my dues Yes, my teeth and ambitions are bared And injustice deliciously squared Be prepared! Yes, our teeth and ambitions are bared Be prepared! Be prepared!