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We are speaking, I assume, of how to read Shakespeare's lines out loud, and especially those written in blank verse where a new line starts every ten syllables. It is important to remember that unless you are reading a Sonnet or Venus and Adonis, you are reading lines from a play which a person has to say as a character. Therefore the reading of the lines should be as natural as possible and should be in character. This means that you should pause when sense demands it, not when you reach the end of a line. Consider this speech from Othello:
- Most potent, grave, and reverend signiors,
My very noble and approved good masters,
That I have ta'en away this old man's daughter,
It is most true; true, I have married her:
The very head and front of my offending
Hath this extent, no more. Rude am I in my speech
And little bless'd with the soft phrase of peace;
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When do you pause when reading poetry?
The best thing about reading Poetry aloud is that it is designed to be read out loud. This means that the poet, if they are any good, will have provided a natural rhythm for the poem to flow.Part of that rhythm is decided by punctuation. Punctuation is an indicator to you, the reader/speaker, of where to pause. Any commas, semicolons, colons, ellipses, hyphens, line breaks, new stanzas, etc. all indicate a pause. Some forms of punctuation carry more weight than others. For instance, I would pause less for a comma than I would for a semicolon. It's all about the emotion being conveyed at that time as well which helps determine pause length.Typically, a length of verse with much punctuation reflects a tone of heaviness (from sadness, fear, thought, etc.)--so slow down. Inversely, lack of punctuation is often used to show mania (anxiety, panic, excitement, etc.) which could be nicely read with increased pace.Hope this helps you!-ForensicsFriend
What does pause mean in drama terms?
Pause means to pause so to stop for some seconds or minutes.
Witch peace of advice would most help a poet giving a public reading?
Enjoy the sounds as you read
What is the effectiveness of lack of punctuation in a poem did you miss anything?
The use of punctuation gives the poem an emphasis on the words "nothing" and "everything". The effect is giving the reader a sense of hurry with the lack of punctuation since there is no commas or periods to pause.
What does pause mean in drama?
pause means how the sentence/sentences are said. where people stop those are the pauses in drama people use pauses for effect. so say you where in a murder scene and the murder was revealed people might use dramatic pause for effect there.
When do you use a comma with 'but'?
Read it out aloud as if you were reading a book, if you stop to take a breath there or pause, then there should be a comma.
Why is a pause needed in poetry?
Pauses are usually used to add effect or to help the reader empathise with the poetry or what ever text in which the pause is used.
Why are full stops needed?
To mark the end of a sentence. It guides the reader on when to pause.
What is purpose do the commas serve?
Commas tell the reader where to make a quick pause which would be in between the words the comma is.
When reading a textbook heading by heading you should?
pause at each new heading to make sure your notes are complete.
What do you do when you see a comma?
I pause briefly while reading to indicate a break or pause in the sentence structure. Comma placement helps to clarify the meaning of a sentence and improve readability.
What has the author Stuart McNaughton written?
Stuart McNaughton has written: 'Pause,prompt and praise' -- subject(s): Reading 'Being skilled' -- subject(s): Psychology of Reading, Reading, Psychology of
What information does a period convey in a sentence?
A period conveys the end of a sentence and indicates a natural pause in the flow of the writing. It signifies a completed thought or idea.
What is a startling statement of paragraph?
A startling statement in a paragraph is a sentence or phrase that grabs the reader's attention by presenting unexpected or provocative information, causing them to pause and think about the implications of what is being said. It is meant to create a sense of surprise or intrigue to engage the reader and encourage them to continue reading.
When you start a sentence with the word but does it need a comma after it?
Not necessarily. The comma indicates a pause in speech. Use a comma after "but" only to indicate a noticeable pause in speech. If there is no pause, there should be no comma.
What does a period mean at the end of a word?
It means a pause when you are reading aloud or to yourself, it also represents a new sentence. Dumba$$
Should there be a pause between one nation and under God in the pledge of alligiance?
No, there should not. A comma would indicate a pause, but one was not included when the pledge was updated in 1954. To me, saying, "one nation under God" without a pause sounds much better.
