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CHAPTER II – Rhyme, Repetition, Tone

and Mood

LESSON 1

Rhyme and Repetition in Poetry

LEARNING OUTCOMES
Scan poetic lines to identify repeated
sounds and words.
Discuss how rhyming and repetition of sounds,
words, and phrases affect the feeling of the
poem.

BEFORE READING

An excerpt from “To the Filipino Youth”


A Poem by Jose Rizal (translated by Mauro Mendez)

ABOUT THE POEM

The poem is an expression of one’s sense of nation. It speaks of the


Filipino youth as the hope of his motherland.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Have you ever done something that made a change in your school or
community? How would you describe the experience?

Yes, when I was in high school. Our school was conduct clean up drive to my
community clean up drive was enjoyable and memorable to your classmate and
each year level has assign any street or purok. Our section assign outside where
along in high so dangerous from our but we guide to our teacher and we clean I'm
so happy that in little time we helped our community to clean and can less pulsation
that can we get fresh air.
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ANALYZE LITERATURE: Rhyme and Repetition

Poems have a musicality to them. They are meant to be


read aloud to hear the sound, the rhythm, and the rhyme.
Repetition in poetry can refer to the repetition of syllables,
sounds, words, or phrases. Repetition in sounds, such as rhyming
and in syllables, such as rhythm, help to create a flow throughout
the poem. Repetition of words and phrases helps the poet to
emphasize an important aspect of the poem. Often times, when
phrases are repeated, it creates a more emotional experience for
the reader.

Repetition of Single Sounds

 Alliteration is the repetition of the same consonant sounds at the


beginning of words near each other.
E.g. “Sleep gently my dear Amira
Sleep snugly in your crib
Grow gently
Into the raging rains
Mind not the rushing of my tears”—Mae Monteclaro Roca,
“Lullaby for Amira”

 Assonance is the repetition of the same vowel sound in words near each
other.
E.g. “I never meant the words I said,
So trouble not your honest head.”—Angela Manalang-Gloria, “Words”

 Consonance is the repetition of the same consonant sounds typically


within or at the end of words.
E.g. “Huwag kang iibig nang dahil sa pilak
pilak ay may pakpak
dagling lumilipad
pag iniwan ka na, ikaw’y maghihirap.”—Jose Corazon de Jesus,
“Sa Pamilihan Ng Puso”

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 Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds in two or more words. It can
occur at the end of a line, called end rhyme, or it can occur in the middle
of the line, called internal rhyme. Rhyme Scheme is the pattern of rhyme
form that ends a stanza or a poem. The rhyme scheme is designated by
the assignment of a different letter of the alphabet to each new rhyme

E.g. “Ikaw baga’y daing ng nakaligtaan? - a


Ikaw baga’y hibik ng pinagtaksilan? - a
Matutulog ako sa gabing kadimlan -a
ay umuukilkil hanggang panagimpan.”- a
—Jose Corazon de Jesus, “May Mga Tugtuging Hindi Ko Malimot”

“I never meant the words I said -a


So trouble not your honest head -a
And never mean the words I write -b
But come and kiss me now goodnight”- b
—Angela Manalang-Gloria, “Words”

Repetition of Words

“Don’t Mr. Jacobson,


Don’t say you’ve found
Paradise in my country,”— Romulo P. Baquiran, Jr.,
“My Country’s No Paradise, Mr. Jacobson

“Huwag kang iibig nang dahil sa pilak


pilak ay may pakpak
dagling lumilipad”—Jose Corazon de Jesus, “Sa Pamilihan Ng Puso”

Repetition of Sentences or Phrases

“It was not love-why should I love you?-


It was not folly, for I was wise,
Yet when you looked at me, your looking
Opened a kingdom to my eyes,

It was not love, it was not folly,


I have no name to know it by,
I only know one shining instant
You held my earth, you held my sky.”—Angela Manalang-Gloria,
“To Don Juan”

USE READING SKILLS: Scan for Repetition


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When you scan a text, you quickly move your eyes over a page or section to find
words, patterns, or information. Before reading, scan the poem for repeated
sounds, words and phrases. Complete the Repetition Chart below with the word
and phrase and where it appears in the line or stanza. After reading, fill in the
third column with the effect that the repetition has on the meaning of the poem.
An example is provided.

Repetition Chart

Repeated Where it Appears Effect/ Possible Meaning


Sound,
Word, or
Phrase
the appearance, freshness,
Youth In the title, at the vigor, spirit, etc., characteristic
beginning of the first of one who is young.
stanza, and in the third
line of the third stanza.

having intellectual depth and


Profound In the first stanza of the insight.coming from, reaching
poem and first line to, or situated at a depth deep-
seated a profound sigh

telling them to hold their heads


high for they possess talents
Proudly and skills and abilities that
Stand In the first stanza in would make their country
Unbound second line last part. proud.

Where your country stand and


proud
This is last line of first
Motherland stanza.

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Third line of first stanza attractive and impressive
through being richly colorful or
Resplendent sumptuous.

maybe daunted, and


The first line of second consequently has not yet gone
Unconfined stanza . And Unleash is into full bloom for whatever
Unleash third line. reason there is that may have
silenced them.

Third stanza in first. which talked about ascending


and soaring to the heights
Descend

DURING READING

An excerpt from “To the Filipino Youth”


A Poem by Jose Rizal (translated by Mauro Mendez)

1
Raise, Youth, that brow profounda, _____ Note the Facts

2
This day, and proudly stand, _____ Read lines 1-4. To whom is the
speaker of the poem talking?
3
Resplendentb and unboundc, ______
___________________________________
4
Hope of my Motherland! _____ __
Analyze literature

5
Fly, genius unconfined, _____ Alliteration and Assonance
Read lines 1-4, then underline
the words that contain similar
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initial consonant sounds. Read
lines 5-8, then underline the
words that contain similar
vowel sounds.
6
Wind-borne to peaks supremed; _____
7
Unleash on wings of dream _____
8
Thoughts of your noblee mind. _____

Analyze literature
9 f
Descend with light of truth _____
10
With gloriousg Science, Art, _____ Rhyme and Repetition
Give the rhyme scheme of the
11
And lift the chains, O Youth, _____ poem using the letters of the
alphabet. Write your label on
12
That would oppressh your heart. _____ the space provided after each
of the lines.

a
profound (adj.): having or showing great knowledge Use Reading Skills
or insight.
b
resplendent (adj.): attractive and impressive Scan the poem to identify
c
unbound (adj.): not tied up; not confined words that contain repeated
d
supreme (adj.): highest sounds. Put them in the Scan
e
noble (adj.): superior; righteous
f
descend (verb): move downward Chart. Then tell why you think
g
glorious (adj.): wonderful; famous; worthy of admiration the author repeated these
h
oppress (verb): to burden by abuse of power; to deprive details.
of freedom

AFTER READING

Name: Ronald karl R. Andiano Subject: literature of the Philippines


Yr/Cr/Sec: 1BSVT- B Date:

READING CHECK

Grasp the poem’s full implications and suggestions to answer the following
questions.

1. In the first stanza, what does the speaker tell the Youth to encourage them?
Give words or details to support your answer.

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The first line unfold, oh timid flower implies that the youth is silent, maybe daunted,
and consequently has not yet gone into full bloom for whatever reason there is that
may have silenced them. In the beginning stanza, Rizal encourages the youth, by
telling them to hold their heads high for they possess talents and skills and abilities
that would make their country proud.

2. What does the line “Hope of my Motherland!” imply?

The line simply means that the new generation, or today's youth, will continue to
do the role and things that the older generation began. In other words, the
youth's intelligence and hard work will lead the country to success; they are the
building blocks of a country. The youth are important because they will be our
future. Today they may be our partners, but tomorrow they will become our
leaders.

3. For what does “wings of dream” stand?

It represents feeling of new found freedom, inspiration and success without


limitations

4. In the second stanza, to whom is the speaker of the poem talking? What does
he ask them to do? Provide details from the poem to support your answer

To the youth The poem is for the Filipino youth of the present and future generation.
It urges the Filipino youth to reach their potential by harnessing their skills and
talents for the betterment of our countrymen. It motivates the youth to free Filipinos
from ignorance and to seek freedom and human dignity.

5. To whom is the speaker talking in the third stanza? What does he ask them to
do?

The last stanza is a charge, urging the youth to run, for a glorious crown awaits them.
The sphere here pertains to the world, showing that Rizal believed the Filipino youth
is as brilliant as those in any other nation, and is able to contend with even the

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strongest powers if they only set their mind to making most of what they already
have.

6. What does the imagery created by the line “lift the chains… that would
oppress your heart connote?
-The imagery created by the line lift the chains that would oppressyour heart
connotes deception.

7. What particular feeling or emotion is created by the repetition of sounds such


as “profound, unbound, unconfined, mind, dream, supreme” in the poem?
-the particular feeling or emotion is created by the repetition of sound such as
profound , unbound, unconfined, mind, dream, supreme in the poem is pruod j

8. What do the lines “Fly, genius unconfined, descend with light of truth” mean?
How do the contrasting images created by these lines bring out the main
purpose of the poem?
Fly, genius unconfined the mean that the youth will able to soar swiftly high
where the joy of honor is and descend with lightof truth humbleness. In the
contrast to the second verse discussed ascending and soaring to the heights the
third stanza discusses decent and the great genius downward motion to fill the
earthly stroke of art and science with their brilliant ideas which bring out the
main purposed of the poem.

9. How would you describe the “Youth” based on the positive imagery created
by the words “profound, resplendent, noble, etc.”?

Based on the positive imagery created by the words profound, resplendent, noble,
etc . The youth describe as hope of nation the youth is holding very strong one , one
strong enough to pursue or induce those who must persuaded or induced the
Filipino youth.

THINK AND REFLECT

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Is the Filipino youth of today still the hope of the Motherland that Rizal
envisioned? Explain your answer.

Yes, some elders say that youth today is still hope of Motherland. Today there are no
youth where we're willing to die for our country are long gone but not today
because youth today is wasting and out of control and they persuade wrong path
that they know that their live can give better life but youth that they are not realizing
to their country what their delicate l.

ANALYZE LITERATURE: Rhyme and Repetition

Think about the rhyme scheme, alliteration, and assonance you noticed while
reading the poem. How does the author’s use of these affect the feeling of the
poem? Do you think the author’s method is effective? Why?

Many rhymes include numbers, counting, and other arithmetic terms that
youngsters should be familiar with, such as size and weight. Children's language
development, early literacy, and reading skills are all aided by a knowledge of rhyme
and the ability to sing songs and rhymes, according to
research.Rhythm distinguishes poetry from ordinary speech; it establishes a tone for 
the poem and can elicit emotions or strengthen ideas. It's crucial to pay attention to 
rhythm since it's crucial to fully comprehending the impact of a poem. Loud syllables 
are referred to be stressed, whereas soft syllables are referred to as unstressed in po
etry.

USE READING SKILLS: Scan for Repetition

Underline the end rhyme/s, and give the rhyme scheme of the stanzas or lines
using the letters of the alphabet. Write your label on the space provided after
each line. Determine also the feeling that is conveyed in each stanza or poem. A
sample has been done for you.

1. “I had fun when I was a child ___a


I’d go crazy and I’d go really wild____a
Thought that childhood was for eternity___a
And this wouldn’t be my destiny”_____a
—Jaime Rivera, “Set Me Free” Feeling: Nostalgia

2. “Shall I compare you to a rainbowed shower_____b


Drawing to earth the very arc of dream,_______b
Or shall I say you are an orchid flower______a

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That fevers men beside a jungle stream?”______a
—Angela Manalang-Gloria, “To Lovely Woman” Feeling: ____b

3. “Bituin sa langit at rosas sa hardin,_______a


parang nagtipanan at naghalikan din;________b
nang di na mangyaring sa umaga gawin,_______a
ginanap sa gabi’y lalo pang napansin.”__________b
—Jose Corazon de Jesus, “Ang Posporo Ng Diyos” Feeling: _________a

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