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Q27: Literary Element/ Technique Paragraph

1)For this question, only focus on ONE passage, and ONE literary element or technique.

2)If you use the literary technique of FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE, you are allowed to give an example of 1 simile, 1 metaphor, 1 personification, etc. But if you state that the author uses the Literary Technique of METAPHOR to develop the passage, you may only show examples of metaphor.

CLAIM - Topic sentence / In passage ____ the author uses the literary element / technique
of ______to develop the (Controlling Idea).
Definition of literary element/ technique / ______means ______
CITE: Supporting detail 1
CLARIFY:
Your Interpretation: / The first example of (the literary element/ technique)______isdemonstrated in line _____ or paragraph _____, “…………………….……”
This is effective because it (CLARIFIES, EMPHASIZES, POINTS OUT)
(explain your first example as it relates to your literary element/technique)______
______.
CITE: Supporting detail 2
CLARIFY:
Your Interpretation: / A second example of (the literary element/ technique)______is demonstrated in line _____ or paragraph _____, “…………………….……”
This is effective because it (CLARIFIES, EMPHASIZES, POINTS OUT)
(explain your first example as it relates to your literary element/technique)______
______.
Clincher sentence / By developing the passage with(literary element / technique)______,
the author ______
(Talk about the effect created by the use of the literary element/ effect.)
(Talk about the main idea of the passage.)

* To provide an example, use a direct quotation “…” (witha specific line), stanza/ paragraph

number

*Use quotation marks when showing text from the passage.

* The number of examples to include is optional but should be at least TWO.

*Make sure to fully develop your ideas when interpreting the examples.

Useful sentence starters:

  • By saying this, the author(poet) means….
  • With this, the author(poet) tries to….
  • The example reveals (illustrates, shows, depicts, ) ….
  • This part of the passage conveys the message that….

Examples

In passage two, “Spanish Lessons,” a poem by Ted Kooser, the author uses imagery to develop a passage about learning something new. The technique of imagery sparks the sensory perceptions of the reader. The first example of imagery is demonstrated in lines 9-10, “followed soon by a brisk, guttural bubbling.” This is effective because it emphasizes the unique sounds of the Spanish language. A second example of imagery is in lines 15-17, “scatter fresh flowers of language over the surface” to point out the beauty of the language. By developing the poem with imagery, the author is able to show how learning something new can be an interesting experience.

In passage two, “Spanish Lessons,” a poem by Ted Kooser, the author uses figurative language to develop a passage about learning something new.Figurative language means using words to imply another meaning or to evoke an emotion. The first example of figurative language is the imagery in lines 9-10, “followed soon by a brisk, guttural bubbling.” This is effective because it emphasizes the unique sounds of the Spanish language by comparing the sounds to something deep and sparkling. A second example of figurative language is the metaphor in lines 15-17, “scatter fresh flowers of language over the surface” to point out how learning a new language can be compared to the beauty of fresh flowers. By developing the poem with figurative language, the author is able to show how learning something new can be a wonderful experience.

In passage two, “Spanish Lessons,” a poem by Ted Kooser, the author uses characterization to develop a passage about learning something new. Characterization is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character. The first example of characterization is demonstrated in lines 7-9, “I hear her cracking a few round syllables into a pan of agua.” This is effective because it points out how the wife is working hard at learning a new language. A second example of characterization is in lines 15-18, “scatter fresh flowers of language over the surface, then lie there steeping among them,” to emphasize how the wife feels about learning a new language, she is rejuvenated by it. By developing the poem through characterization, the author is able to show how learning something new can be an refreshing experience.