Phonology

Question 1

Name 6 Phonological features (ASAORR)

Answer 1

Alliteration Sibilance Assonance Onomatopoeia Rhythm Rhyme

Question 2

What are the differences between long and short vowel sounds?

Answer 2

Short vowel sounds are said phonetically Long vowel sounds take longer to fully say

Question 3

What are the two classes of consonants?

Answer 3

Fricative Plosive

Question 4

Which consonants are Fricative?

Answer 4

F, s, v, sh, z, m, n

Question 5

Which consonants are Plosive?

Answer 5

d, t, g, h, v, k, p

Question 6

What happens with fricative enunciation airflow?

Answer 6

Flow of breath is slow and over time

Question 7

What happens with plosive consonant enunciation?

Answer 7

Sudden burst of air in production of consonant sound

Question 8

What does Cacophonic mean?

Answer 8

Sounds which are displeasing and harsh to the ear

Question 9

What are Euphonic sounds?

Answer 9

Sounds which are harmonious to say to the ear

Question 10

What is the purpose of Phonology in Poetry?

Answer 10

Poetry is often read out loud so Euphonic and Cacophonic sounds can be utilised better