Player Piano

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is centered on the study of assonance within the context of poetry. Students are tasked with reading the poem “Player Piano” by John Updike and identifying the words that create assonance in each line. The worksheet provides numbered lines for students to write down the assonant words from the poem. Additionally, there is a question at the bottom prompting students to reflect on the effect of assonance in the poem they have read.

The aim of this worksheet is to teach students to recognize and understand the use of assonance as a poetic device. By closely reading a poem by John Updike, students practice pinpointing the specific use of repeated vowel sounds in poetry. The exercise encourages analytical thinking as they consider how assonance contributes to the poem’s overall effect. This activity is designed to deepen students’ literary analysis skills and enhance their appreciation for the sound structure in poetry.