Exploring enjambment in Alfred, Lord Tennyson's ‘The Lady of Shalott’ | English

Starter quiz

Match the poetic terms to their meanings (‘Myths, legends and stories that inspire’).
- stanza
  
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  a verse of a poem ✓
- enjambment
  
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  when there is no punctuation at the end of a line of poetry ✓
- rhyme
  
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  repetition of similar sounds in one or more words, especially in poems ✓
- foreshadowing
  
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  an indication of something happening in the future ✓
In ‘The Lady of Shalott’, why is the Lady of Shalott confined to a tower on the island of Shalott? (‘Myths, legends and stories that inspire’)
- She is imprisoned there by Sir Lancelot.
- She is imprisoned there by King Arthur.
- She wishes to live alone.
- She is cursed. ✓
- She has been exiled from Camelot.
What is true of Camelot, an important location in ‘The Lady of Shalott’? (‘Myths, legends and stories that inspire’)
- It is where the Lady of Shalott lives.
- It is a real place in England.
- It is where King Arthur and his knights live. ✓
- It is where the Lady of Shalott travels to at the end of the poem. ✓
- It is separated from Shalott by water. ✓
Starting with the first, put these plot points telling the story of ‘The Lady of Shalott’ in chronological order. (‘Myths, legends and stories that inspire’)
- 1
  
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  We learn about the curse on the Lady of Shalott.
- 2
  
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  The Lady of Shalott expresses loneliness.
- 3
  
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  The Lady of Shalott leaves her weaving to see Sir Lancelot.
- 4
  
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  Knowing the curse is on her, the Lady of Shalott leaves her tower.
- 5
  
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  The Lady of Shalott sings as she sails to Camelot.
- 6
  
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  The Lady of Shalott dies whilst traveling to Camelot.
- 7
  
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  People from Camelot come and look at the Lady of Shalott’s body.
What are some of the things the Lady of Shalott sees from her tower in ‘The Lady of Shalott’? (‘Myths, legends and stories that inspire’)
- fairies
- young lovers ✓
- Sir Lancelot ✓
- funerals ✓
- the person who cursed her
In ‘The Lady of Shalott’, Tennyson writes “A ______ is on her, if she stay/ Her weaving, either night or day”. (‘Myths, legends and stories that inspire’)
- 'curse' ✓

Exit quiz

Enjambment is when... (‘Myths, legends and stories that inspire’)
- there is no punctuation in the middle of a line of poetry.
- there is punctuation in the middle of a line of poetry.
- there is no punctuation at the end of a line of poetry. ✓
- any punctuation is used at the end of a line of poetry.
- a poet uses punctuation to foreshadow a future event.
Match each part of ‘The Lady of Shalott’ to what happens in it. (‘Myths, legends and stories that inspire’)
- Part 1
  
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  We learn about two settings: Shalott and Camelot. ✓
- Part 2
  
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  We learn about the curse and the Lady of Shalott’s life. ✓
- Part 3
  
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  The Lady of Shalott stops weaving to look at Sir Lancelot. ✓
- Part 4
  
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  The Lady of Shalott dies traveling to Camelot. ✓
Enjambment is when there is no punctuation at the ______ of a line of poetry. (‘Myths, legends and stories that inspire’)
- 'end' ✓
What is true when analysing enjambment? (‘Myths, legends and stories that inspire’)
- You don’t need to include quotation.
- You should link enjambment to the ideas in a poem. ✓
- You should analyse every single use of enjambment in the same paragraph.
- You should use quotation to pinpoint a specific example of enjambment. ✓
Which sentences use the word confined correctly? (‘Myths, legends and stories that inspire’)
- Sir Lancelot is confined because he can ride wherever he likes.
- The citizens of Camelot can't leave the city: they are not confined.
- The Lady of Shalott is confined to a tower because of a curse. ✓
- The Lady of Shalott has a lot of freedom because she is confined to a tower.
______ is when a writer gives a hint or indication of something that will happen in the future. (‘Myths, legends and stories that inspire’)
- 'Foreshadowing' ✓

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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.

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.

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