Theory Flashcards
(10 cards)
Rhythmical pause
Comes at the end of the line shapes sentences
“The cat sat on the mat”
Emphatic pause
Can come before or after or before and after to emphasise it
“Because I am/ of course/ yourself”
Caesural pause
Comes mid line usually with punctuation
“This is my home / I’m always here”
Emotional pause
The strong voice is suspended by the strong emotions
“No/ No/ she cried
Sense pause
This is at the end of a sense group
“ I’m the monster in the cupboard/ the face behind the door
Sense pause
This is at the end of a sense group
“ I’m the monster in the cupboard/ the face behind the door
Suspensory pause
No punctuation at the end of line.line runs round enjambed line
“And though you might imagine me as gremlin/ imp or elf
Sense group
Introduce fresh Idea one word or a number of words
“Cool rain soaks Down”
Breath group
Number of sense groups that can be said in one breath
“Cool rain soaks down runs in streams Awakening rivers
Parenthesis
Extra information is added using () , or-
“Some people said humpty Dumpty,looking away from her as usual, had no more sense than a baby