Figurative Language Project
English Language Arts 8 Unit 3: Behind the Ink
Objective: Create a flip-chart booklet of figurative language definitions to understand the
literal and figurative meaning of words while improving vocabulary.
Criteria:
1. Definitions: The following Definitions are required: Simile Hyperbole Metaphor Allusion Symbolism Personification You MUST choose an additional TWO from the list below: Idiom Alliteration Cliché Onomatopoeia Adage Repetition Personification Assonance 2. Examples: Each of the definitions will require three examples. One of the examples must be from one a poem that you have gathered during the unit, or one that we have covered as a class. The other two of the examples can be from any other source or your personal creation.
Assessment Rubric:
4 Quality of Definition
Has provided definitions for all terms. All definitions are completed correctly and shows evidence of creating your ‘own’ definition. All examples have been completed accurately. One matching quote from a poem has been included with correct reference. An attempt has been made to make the design attractive and appealing to an audience and beyond the expectation.
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Many terms missing. Many definitions are wrong
Has provided Some terms were not definitions for all terms. included or are missing. All definitions are Some definitions completed Correctly inaccurate
Quality of Examples
All examples have been Some examples are completed with few missing. errors. Some examples have errors. All quotes have been Some quoted are not included included or are incorrect.
Many examples missing Many examples inaccurate are
Many quotes are not completed or are inaccurate. Basic design is incorrect and has shown little attempt to complete the assignment as described.
Quality of Design
The design is appealing. The design seems rushed and has takes away from the quality of work.
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