ENG2.ELAR.8.E
Analyze the use of literary devices such as irony, sarcasm, and motif to achieve specific purposes.
English II · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
AI-generated as a starting point — sign in to edit.Vocabulary
literary devicesironysarcasmmotifspecific purposes
Skills
- analyze (the use of irony to achieve specific purposes) #dok3
- analyze (the use of sarcasm to achieve specific purposes) #dok3
- analyze (the use of motif to achieve specific purposes) #dok3
- analyze (how literary devices achieve specific purposes in texts) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify literary devices such as irony, sarcasm, and motif in a text. #dok1
- I can describe the meaning of irony, sarcasm, and motif in literature. #dok1
- I can distinguish among different literary devices when reading texts. #dok2
- I can explain how the author's use of irony or motif contributes to a text’s meaning or purpose. #dok2
- I can analyze how the author uses irony, sarcasm, or motif to achieve specific purposes in a text. #dok3
- I can critique the effectiveness of irony, sarcasm, or motif in achieving the author’s purpose. #dok4
Big Ideas
- Authors use literary devices such as irony, sarcasm, and motif to communicate ideas and influence readers.
- Understanding an author’s use of literary devices can deepen comprehension of a text’s purpose and meaning.
Essential Questions
- How do authors use irony, sarcasm, and motifs in their writing?
- In what ways do literary devices help reveal or enhance a text’s purpose?
- Why might an author choose to use irony, sarcasm, or motif instead of direct statements?
- How can analyzing literary devices change or deepen our understanding of a text?
- How do specific literary devices affect a reader’s interpretation of a text?