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What do euphony and cacophony mean? What are some examples of euphony and cacophony in poetry? English Lecturer Walter Moore answers these questions using ex...
The following examples of euphony have been gathered from poetry and plays, ranging from the time of the Greeks to today. Euphony in The Iliad In these lines from Book XII of Lattimore's translation of Homer's Iliad , euphony helps reinforce the lulling effect of the winds dying down.
It also includes examples of euphony and cacophony in popular poetry for students to tell apart and annotate sounds in, as well as examples of assonance and consonance with specific sounds to listen for.
Some examples of sound devices are: rhythm, rhyme, repetition, alliteration, and euphony. Why is sound important in poetry? Sound is important because it allows readers to better envision scenes and feel moods the writer was interested in.
Cacophony and euphony are opposites. The first is concerned with the repetition of explosive consonants, while the latter occurs when harmonious, smooth words are used. Letters like l, m, n, r, and y are generally considered to be euphonious.
These examples of cacophony are taken from poems, plays, and novels. Cacophony in Lewis Carroll's "The Jabberwocky" This famous poem by Lewis Carroll uses lots of made-up words to create a jumble of cacophonous sounds.
Students will: consider poetry as an oral tradition. explore examples of blended mode in their chosen poet. consider the importance of sounds in poetry. explore how phonological choices and patterns contribute to meaning. evaluate the significance of sounds in their chosen set of poems.
