1. Love in the Poems of W.H. Auden
(Lullaby n. pag) The metre of the poem is also known as its rhythm – the recognizable pattern of stresses and accents. According to Lennard, "all speech rhythmic patterns help us pick out phrase and meaning from strings of syllables, and to create and shape these rhythms, manipulating readers with words underpinned by them, is part of a poet's job" (14). ... (Abrams 15) The metre of the poem is thus "trochaic tetrameter" – a very regular rhythm with a calm and soothing effect, perfect for a lullaby. ...
- Word Count: 1813
- Approx Pages: 7
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School