ENG1.ELAR.8.E
Analyze the use of literary devices such as irony and oxymoron to achieve specific purposes.
English I · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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literary devicesironyoxymoronpurposes
Skills
- analyze (use of literary devices such as irony and oxymoron to achieve specific purposes) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify literary devices such as irony and oxymoron in a text. #dok1
- I can describe the characteristics of irony and oxymoron. #dok1
- I can explain the purpose of irony and oxymoron in a text. #dok2
- I can distinguish between irony and oxymoron and their uses. #dok2
- I can analyze how an author's use of irony and oxymoron helps achieve specific purposes in a text. #dok3
- I can evaluate the effectiveness of irony and oxymoron in conveying the author's intended meaning or effect. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Authors use literary devices such as irony and oxymoron intentionally to achieve specific effects and purposes in their writing.
- Understanding and analyzing how irony and oxymoron function deepens comprehension of an author's message and craft.
Essential Questions
- What is the purpose of literary devices like irony and oxymoron in a text?
- How do authors use irony and oxymoron to achieve specific effects or purposes?
- In what ways do irony and oxymoron differ in their impact on a reader?
- How can recognizing irony and oxymoron deepen your understanding of a text?
- What makes the use of irony and oxymoron effective (or ineffective) in a particular text?