ENG1516
ASSIGNMENT 3 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 6 AUGUST 2025
, ENG1516 – Assignment 3
Due Date: 6 August 2025
Total: 50 Marks
QUESTION 1 [16]
1.1
Poetry is a form of literary expression that uses carefully chosen words to create
emotions, imagery, and musicality through rhythm, rhyme, and structure.
1.2
“Sonorous and rhythmical effects” suggest that poems like nursery rhymes should be
introduced through sound—recitation, singing, and movement—because young learners
respond well to repetition, melody, and rhythm, which makes the poem more engaging
and easier to remember.
1.3
Illustrations in nursery rhymes provide visual context, which helps children understand
the meaning of the words, supports comprehension, and keeps them interested. It also
aids in vocabulary development by linking images to new words.
1.4
Rhythm in poetry refers to the beat or flow created by the arrangement of stressed and
unstressed syllables. A fast rhythm feels energetic and quick, often achieved with
short, punchy words and little punctuation. An example is:
Fast rhythm example:
"Hickory Dickory Dock, The mouse ran up the clock."
This rhyme has a quick pace, suitable for playful or exciting content.
A slow rhythm, on the other hand, feels calm or serious, using longer lines and
pauses. An example is:
ASSIGNMENT 3 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 6 AUGUST 2025
, ENG1516 – Assignment 3
Due Date: 6 August 2025
Total: 50 Marks
QUESTION 1 [16]
1.1
Poetry is a form of literary expression that uses carefully chosen words to create
emotions, imagery, and musicality through rhythm, rhyme, and structure.
1.2
“Sonorous and rhythmical effects” suggest that poems like nursery rhymes should be
introduced through sound—recitation, singing, and movement—because young learners
respond well to repetition, melody, and rhythm, which makes the poem more engaging
and easier to remember.
1.3
Illustrations in nursery rhymes provide visual context, which helps children understand
the meaning of the words, supports comprehension, and keeps them interested. It also
aids in vocabulary development by linking images to new words.
1.4
Rhythm in poetry refers to the beat or flow created by the arrangement of stressed and
unstressed syllables. A fast rhythm feels energetic and quick, often achieved with
short, punchy words and little punctuation. An example is:
Fast rhythm example:
"Hickory Dickory Dock, The mouse ran up the clock."
This rhyme has a quick pace, suitable for playful or exciting content.
A slow rhythm, on the other hand, feels calm or serious, using longer lines and
pauses. An example is:
