Figurative Language and its purpose in the English Language

Introduction

Onomatopoeia. Simile. Metaphor. Personfication. Hyperbole. Idioms. Alliteration. Allusion. Figurative language takes a piece of literature from boring to engaging. It invites all of your senses to go along the journey. 

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Standards to be addressed in Webquest.

  1. CC8RL1: Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
  • YOU CAN use strong text evidence to support your analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences you have drawn from the text. 
  • CC8W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organizatin and analysis of relevant content.
    • YOU CAN  select, organize, and analyze relevant information in order to write an informative or explanatory text that examines a specific topic. 
  • CC8W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
    • YOU CAN write clearly, making sure the development, organization, and style are appropriate to my task, purpose, and audience. 
  • CC8W9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
    • YOU CAN draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support you analysis, reflection, and research. 
  • CC8L1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
    • YOU CAN write and speak correctly, demonstrating that you have a strong understanding of English grammar and usage. 
  • CC8L2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
    • YOU CAN apply the rules of capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. 
  • CC8L5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
    • YOU CAN demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships,and words that have similar but slightly different meanings. 
  • CC8RL5: Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to his meaning and style. 
    • YOU CAN compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts, and i can analyze how each structure affects the meaning or style of the text. 

    Task

    Please complete the following tasks: 

    1. Define the following figurative language terms.
      1. Similie
      2. Metaphor
      3. Hyperbole
      4. Personification
      5. Alliteration
      6. Onomatopoeia
      7. Idiom
      8. Allusion
    2. Provide your own example of each term. 
    3. Reseach and find examples of each term in literature or media. 
    4. Read the provided stories and complete the accompanying questions. 
    5. Complete the Constructed Response. 
    Process

    In order to complete this Webquest, you will need to follow the process laid out below. Please complete the tasks in the list provided. 

    1. Use the following websties to help you define the terms IN YOUR OWN WORDS. 

    2. Using your definitions, create a 1-2 sentence example for each term. 

    3. Research and provide examples of each term in literatute and media. Use the provided websites as examples. 

    4. Read the short stories on page .

    5. Using the provided stories answer the following consructed response question. 

    • Based on your reading of the two stories, compare and contrast the two stories and explain how the use of figurative language affects the story. Include three pieces of textual evidence in your response. 
    Evaluation

    CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE RUBRIC

     

    Proficient

    Emerging

    Needs Improvement

    Restate the Question

    The question is restated in the correct format. (25 points)

    The question is not fully restated or copied. (20 points)

    The correct question is not restated. (15 points)

    Textual Evidence

    The correct amount of textual evidence is included and relates directly to the question. The text is correctly cited. (30 points)

    The correct amount of evidence is included, but the text cited does not relate to the question or is not correctly cited. (25 points)

    The correct amount of text is not cited or is not included in the article. (20 points)

    Who Cares Statement

    The statement proves why the evidence is important. (25 points)

    The statement does not relate to the question or the evidence. (20 points)

    The statement is not included or is completely off topic. (15 points)

    Grammar

    All sentences are complete with correct punctuation/capitalization. (10 points)

    Most sentences are complete with correct punctuation/capitalization. (5 points)

    Some or none of the sentences are complete or there is no punctuation/capitalization. (3 points)

    Spelling

    Most words are spelled correctly. (10 points)

    Some words are spelled correctly. (5 words)

    Numerous spelling errors. (3 points)

     

    Constructed Response score __________

     

    Definitions: _____ out of 8

    Own examples: _____ out of 8

    Media examples: _____ out of 8

    Conclusion

    Now you are examples of figurative language. With this newly acquired information, you should be able to use figurative language in your every day language, and your writings.