The Sounds of "Sympathy": Analyzing Rhyme and Repetition in Poetry

Learn how the sound devices of rhyme and repetition are used in the poem "Sympathy" by Paul Laurence Dunbar and analyze how they contribute to the poem's meaning. 
Resource ID#: 196533 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 7, 8
Intended Audience: Students
Instructional Time: 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: English Language Arts, tutorials, interactive, sound devices, rhyme, repetition, Sympathy, Paul Laurence Dunbar, poetry, poems, English, Language Arts, ELA, e-learning, birds, caged bird, African-American, elearning
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials for Language Arts - Grades 6-12

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Contributed by: Amy Thoman
Name of Author/Source: Amy Thoman, Sam Glickman
Access Privileges: Public

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