Question 1: What is the typical pattern of Iambic Pentameter?

Answer: It consists of five pairs of syllables, each with an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.

Question 2: Explain what happens when a poet breaks the pattern of Iambic Pentameter.

Answer: It creates emphasis or a change in rhythm, which can affect the mood or focus of the poem.

Question 1: Identify the technique used when the poet introduces a pause in the line 'But, with a gentle hand, he paused—'. How does this affect the rhythm?

Answer: The poet uses caesura, a pause within the line, which disrupts the steady rhythm and emphasizes the moment.

Question 2: What is the overall effect of breaking the pattern in this excerpt?

Answer: It draws attention to the crucial moment and creates a dramatic effect.

Question 1: Describe where you intentionally broke the pattern and why.

Answer: Students should specify the lines and explain the emphasis or emotional effect intended by the break.

Question 2: List the key elements you included to mimic Iambic Pentameter.

Answer: Use of unstressed-stressed syllable pairs, five feet per line, with deliberate deviations.

Question 1: What literary device is used in 'The soldier's cry— a sudden shout,' to highlight the break in rhythm?

Answer: Caesura, a pause within the line, emphasizing the shout.

Question 2: How does this device affect the reader's perception of the scene?

Answer: It creates a sense of urgency and draws attention to the moment.