For the last two weeks, we have been working almost entirely on poetry. We have done SOAPSTone, looked at symbolism, worked with similes and metaphors, and even written our own poetry! Today's blog is to share your thoughts about the work we have been doing to this point on poetry.
YOUR TASK:
Write at LEAST ONE blog entry.
The entry should include:
A. The title of one poem/song that includes an instance of symbolism, a simile, or a metaphor.
B. The line(s) or quote from the piece that include the symbolism, simile, or metaphor.
C. A 1 sentence explanation of why you believe the quote is what you say it is (I.E: why is it a simile?)
D. A 4+ sentence explanation of how the symbolism, simile, or metaphor affects the reader or listener.
Rubric for Blog Entry:
Exemplary - 1 poem/song with symbolism, simile, or metaphor, 5+ sentence explanation of the literary device and how it enhances the poem/song
Proficient - 1 poem/song with symbolism, simile, or metaphor, 3+ sentence explanation of the literary device and how it enhancesthe poem/song
Non-Proficient - no poem/song, no explanation
