Iambic Pentameter Rhythm Analysis Worksheet

English
Year 9
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet focusing on identifying and correcting errors related to rhythm in Iambic Pentameter, aimed at Year 9 students.

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Iambic Pentameter Rhythm Analysis Worksheet

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Grade Year 9
A

Introduction to Iambic Pentameter

Read the following extract from Shakespeare's 'Sonnet 18' and identify its rhythmic pattern.
1.
Identify the metre used in this extract. Is it correct? If not, specify the error.
[2 marks]
2.
Explain how the rhythm of the line 'Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May' aligns or conflicts with traditional iambic pentameter.
[4 marks]
B

Error Identification and Correction

Below are lines intended to be in iambic pentameter. Find errors in the rhythm and suggest corrections.
1.
Identify the error in the first line and suggest a corrected version.
[2 marks]
2.
Does the second line follow the rhythm of iambic pentameter? If not, explain why.
[2 marks]
3.
Rewrite the third line to correct any rhythm errors while maintaining the original wording.
[3 marks]
C

Identifying Poetic Techniques

Read the following lines and identify the poetic technique used, focusing on rhythm.
1.
Which technique is demonstrated by the irregularities in rhythmic pattern in these lines?
[1 mark]
Aa) Caesura
Bb) varying metre
Cc) Enjambment
Dd) Metaphor
2.
Explain how the rhythm influences the mood of the poem.
[4 marks]
D

Creative Exercise: Write in Rhythm

Compose a short poem of four lines in iambic pentameter. Ensure correct rhythm and metre.
1.
Provide a check-list for your poem to ensure it follows iambic pentameter.
[4 marks]

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Created
12/31/2025
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12/31/2025
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