Introduction
This webquest will serve as a TEST GRADE, if you have any questions please talk to me!
By the end of this webquest you will be able to identify:
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The types of author's purpose
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The audience it is directed towards
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The message behind the text
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The use of figures of speech and how they apply to the tone of the passage
What is Author's Purpose? Follow this link to further understand:
Wait what are the Figures of Speech again? Follow this link to refresh your memory:
https://www.vedantu.com/english/figure-of-speech
Task
Now that you should have an understanding of what an author's purpose is you will begin to implement that knowledge into your reading process.
In order to further your skills in literary analysis you will need to do the following:
Choose one short story from the provided options.
As you read, begin to use your annotation strategies to mark any figures of speech, diction (their choices of words or phrases), or syntax (the way the words are put together) that might affect the mood of their writing.
Depending on your annotations, decide what you think the author's purpose was and who the targeted audience was.
You will be submitting two separate word documents to me by email:
Your story with connected annotations
Your answers to upcoming questions
Process
Choose one story from the following list:
The Story of An Hour by Kate Chopin
https://americanliterature.com/author/kate-chopin/short-story/the-story-of-an-hour
The Storm by Kate Chopin
https://americanliterature.com/author/kate-chopin/short-story/the-storm
Home Burial by Robert Frost
https://americanliterature.com/author/robert-frost/poem/home-burial
The Fly by Katherine Mansfield
https://americanliterature.com/author/katherine-mansfield/short-story/the-fly
Desiree's Baby by Kate Chopin
https://americanliterature.com/author/kate-chopin/short-story/desirees-baby
The Boarded Window by Ambrose Bierce
https://americanliterature.com/author/ambrose-bierce/short-story/the-boarded-window
(Keep in mind that I have also read each of these short stories, and I promise they will give you a large opportunity regarding annotating)
Once you have selected a story, copy and paste it into a word document. From here you will be able to highlight and add comments to keep track of your ideas and notes.
⇒You will be expected to answer the following questions after you have annotated and feel as if you can confidently back up your opinion of the story with evidence taken from the passage:
(These questions will be typed on Microsoft Word in a clear format of your choosing)
What is the author's purpose of writing this story:
- What inspired them?
- Who were they writing it for?
- What evidence are you given to support your choice? (this question is important and will require thought and attention to detail)
List at least ten examples of figures of speech used in the story:
- What is the figure of speech? (ex. Metaphor)
- What is the quote?
- How does it impact the story?
Extra Credit Question:
How does this story impact you?
To receive full credit, your answer must be at least 100 words.
Evaluation
| 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | Total | |
| Annotation | Story was lacking clear annotation. | Story shows a small amount of selected phrases but no explanation is provided. | Story shows an adequate amount of selected phrases and linking explanation | Story has an exceptional amount of selected phrases and apparent linking explanations | |
| Figures of Speech | Less than ten figures of speech have been selected with a lack of description | Less than ten figures of speech have been selected with a passable amount of description | Ten figures of speech have been selected with a passable amount of description | Ten figures of speech were found with an notable amount of description | |
| Use of Evidence to Defend Author's Purpose | Author's purpose has been chosen but lacks evidence from the story | Author's purpose has been chosen but doesn't match the evidence given | Author's purpose has been chosen and evidence adequately supports it | Author's purpose has been chosen and evidence clearly supports it in detail | |
| Format of Completed Work | Assignment is not clearly formatted and lacks information | Format is clear but lacks information | Format is adequate and provides information | Format is clear and information is provided |
Extra Credit will rely on word count, you cannot have a wrong answer on how this story may affect you. Although, if it is apparent that you are not writing on topic then it will not count.
Conclusion
By the end of this assignment you should be able to clearly recognize the author's purpose and show clear evidence to support your opinion.
Author's purpose not only pertains to figurative language, but is used everyday without us even realizing it. It is important to be familiar with the motives people have before attempting to interpret their writings.
Credits
Short Stories: Americanliterature.com
Figures of Speech: selfpublishingresources.com