Suspensory Pauses

Gabi’s Speech and Drama Podcast · Feb 26, 2026 · 2m · transcript

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I was teaching a Grade 5 Verse and Prose student on Monday, and he was struggling with suspensory pauses… as I was explaining what they are and how they work I found myself getting quite excited! They are my favourite pause, and do work magic in poetry.

I wanted to share my enthusiasm for these curious little creatures a bit more widely, and so I’ve created a video for you to watch yourselves, but also to share with your students if you think it would be helpful for them!

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