Apply rhythm to these words. Say the words aloud, segmenting the syllables as you tap out the rhythm. The rhythm may not be regular for all the sentences. Use da for stressed syllables and ta for unstressed syllables. You will not be able to bold the da in your answer, however. Place the da and ta below the sentence and then write it down as directed. Write out the rhythm of each sentence. Remember to use the da for stressed syllables and the ta for unstressed syllables.

1. Flaw less dia monds flash like light ning.

da ta da da da

2. Un der stand that I know why you came to the play.

3. Sun flow ers, ro ses and rasp ber ries grew in the gar den plot.