Introduction
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Figurative language is a very important part of literature. It can make our writing more interesting and enjoyable to read.
Now, we’ve all heard of metaphors and similes. But have you ever used apostrophe, assonance and metonymy? This webquest will introduce you to new and interesting types of figurative language, to help you become a better writer.
Task
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Your task is to create a four stanza poem, incorporating some different types of figurative language listed in the Process. You can write any type of poem that you want to. In total, your poem should include at least five different types of figurative language that are listed in the following page. Of course, you may use types not included in the list, but they will not count as part of the five. Your finished product should be presented beautifully on a piece of (coloured) A4 paper, with hand drawn images of your poem. Examine the Evaluation as a guide to the quality of your final copy.
Process
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There are many types of figurative language that we can use. However, here are some more interesting and unusual types for you to use. Use the following list to help you with your task.
ALLEGORY
Definition: A literary device that makes use of objects, characters, and actions to symbolize an underlying meaning which is dissimilar from what the object or character actually translates into.
Example: "Call me but love and I'll be new baptized." - Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare
ALLITERATION
Definition: Alliteration is the constant repetition of the first sound in a sentence or verse.
Example: She sells sea shells by the sea shore.
APOSTROPHE
Definition: A figure of speech where the writer stops talking to the audience, and addresses an absent third party.
Example: "God deliver me from fools." - English proverb
ASSONANCE
Definition: This figure of speech is very similar to alliteration, the difference being that the similarity exists in the vowel sounds in succeeding words.
Example: “That solitude which suits abstruser musings."-Samuel Taylor Coleridge “Frost at Midnight”
IDIOM
Definition: An idiom is a commonly used expression that has a meaning that has been established by common usage.
Example: I am just waiting for him to kick the bucket.
METONYMY
Definition: In this figure of speech the word or phrase that is supposed to be used is substituted by another word or phrase that it is closely associated with.
Example: “Her voice is full of money.” - The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald
SYMBOLISM
Definition: This is a figure of speech that is used when a noun with an inherent meaning is used as a symbol for another object that has a completely different meaning.
Example: "Ah Sunflower, weary of time,
Who countest the steps of the sun;
Seeking after that sweet golden clime
Where the traveler's journey is done;
Where the Youth pined away with desire,
And the pale virgin shrouded in snow,
Arise from their graves, and aspire
Where my Sunflower wishes to go!" - William Blake
SYNECDOCHE
Definition: This is one of the figures of speech that uses a part to denote the whole, and vice versa.
Example: "Take thy face hence." - Macbeth, William Shakespeare
UNDERSTATEMENT
Definition: This is a type of figurative language in which the writer or poet makes the situation seem like it has lesser importance than it does in actuality.
Example: "The grave's a fine and private place,
But none, I think, do there embrace." - To his Coy Mistress, Andrew Marvell
This list of figures of speech in the English language should have been helpful in understanding the concept of using figures of speech instead of plain language. If you are an aspiring writer, understanding these concepts is very important, so that you are able to write a piece that is rich not only in its content but also the kind of language used. You should learn these to help you with your task.
The following are some websites that should be helpful for your research. Use them to help expand your knowledge of figurative language.
https://www.youngwriters.co.uk/glossary-poetry-types
Evaluation
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Excellent (5 marks) |
Good (3 marks) | Satisfactory (2 marks) | Poor (1 mark) | |
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Use of Figurative Language |
Has detailed understanding of purpose of and how to use figurative language Correctly placed and used to greatly enhance writing |
Fully understands purpose of and how to use figurative language Correctly placed and used effectively |
Has an understanding of purpose and use of figurative language Figurative language mostly used properly |
Has little or no understanding of figurative language Figurative language is used incorrectly and does not contribute to writing |
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Instructions |
Follows all instructions listed in Task | Follows all instructions listed in the Task | Follows most of the instructions in the Task | Follows few instructions listed in the Task |
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Poetic Structure |
Has great understanding of poetic structure and purpose Poem is written extremely well |
Fully understands poetic structure and purpose Poem is written well |
Has an understanding of poems and their purpose Poem is satisfactory |
Has little or no understanding of poems and their purpose Poem is not written well due to lack of understanding |
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Presentation |
Is presented very well and includes detailed hand-drawn illustrations | Is presented well and includes detailed hand-drawn illustrations | Presentation is satisfactory and includes hand-drawn illustrations | Presentation is of a low standard and includes no/not hand-drawn pictures |
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have completed this WebQuest on figurative language. I hope that you have enjoyed learning some new techniques to improve your writing. Your are now an expert on figurative language! But, you don't have to stop here... I encourage you to continue on your journey with figures of speech. After all, the more you know, the more your writing will improve.
Good bye for now!
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