Reading, responding to and performing ‘My Heart is a Volcano’
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I can read and respond to a poem before performing it.
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‘My Heart is a Volcano’ is split into three verses with four lines in each; each verse follows an ABCB rhyme scheme.
Through the use of metaphors, the poem conveys the atmosphere as it follows the speaker's emotional journey.
Understanding a poem, its language, imagery and the impression it creates will help create an impactful performance.
Performances can be improved by considering the rhythm and flow of the poem, use of voice, gestures and body language.
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