Starter quiz
- Using words that imitate the natural sound associated with their meaning is the technique...
- alliteration
- onomatopoeia ✓
- rhyme
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- A harmonious sound is one which is ...
- disruptive
- discordant
- pleasant ✓
- energetic
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- The repetition of 's' sounds in nearby words is known as ______.
- 'sibilance' ✓
- An abrupt sound means one that is ...
- sudden ✓
- loud
- anticipated
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- Sounds articulated with an abrupt release of air like 'p', 'd', 'b' or 't' are known as __________ sounds.
- fricative
- euphonic
- liquid
- plosive ✓
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- Euphonic sounds are __________ sounds.
- pleasing ✓
- sinister
- abrupt
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Exit quiz
- Feeling nervous and worried and unable to relax means you are feeling ______.
- 'tense' ✓
- Arguably, Duffy's 'Safe Sounds' largely uses sounds that create which of the following environments?
- familiar ✓
- peaceful ✓
- tense
- unexpected
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- 'To become completely involved in something' is the definition of ______.
- 'immerse' ✓
- Which of the following techniques elongates words?
- plosive sounds
- fricative sounds
- euphonic sounds ✓
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- Which one of the following techniques could be interpreted as adding a ghostly quality to a text?
- fricative sounds ✓
- plosive sounds
- euphonic sounds
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- Duffy's title 'Safe Sounds' uses sibilance and ______ sounds to create a warm opening to the poem.
- 'euphonic' ✓
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Key learning points
- When considering sounds in an unseen poem, you might ask what emotion the sound makes you feel.
- You also might ask whether the poet has used techniques such as onomatopoeia or sibilance.
- Arguably, onomatopoeia immerses the reader in the poem and makes them feel as if they are experiencing it.
- Duffy may be using sounds in order to create a warm environment where the reader feels at home.
Common misconception
That sibilance only creates a sinister atmosphere.
Sibilance can also create a soothing atmosphere.
Keywords
Abrupt - sudden or unexpected
Tense - nervous and worried and unable to relax
Elongating - to become or make something become longer
Harmony - having a pleasant tune or harmony
Immerse - to become completely involved in something
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